I assume that your NIW 140 has been approved, EAD in the mail, AP waiting...
Yes, technically you can stay at home jobless for a short time, if you want to get out of the messy relationship with your boss. Alternatively, you can hang around in lab for a while till you find another job.
Just be alerted when you receive a RFE (usually employment verification letter if you change address), you need to provide an employment letter.
For travelling, you can use AP and go home for a short time, but don't forget to look for a job in US as well. You are not 100% sure in the next 6 months a RFE won't be issued. Plus, a jobless period cannot be too long. The adjudicator needs to see your persistency in working in your field as originally claimed in 140.
Yes, technically you can stay at home jobless for a short time, if you want to get out of the messy relationship with your boss. Alternatively, you can hang around in lab for a while till you find another job.
Just be alerted when you receive a RFE (usually employment verification letter if you change address), you need to provide an employment letter.
For travelling, you can use AP and go home for a short time, but don't forget to look for a job in US as well. You are not 100% sure in the next 6 months a RFE won't be issued. Plus, a jobless period cannot be too long. The adjudicator needs to see your persistency in working in your field as originally claimed in 140.