Changing employer - implied status applied?

[ed-K]

I have my AINP approved early this year - applied for CIC PR (under AINP's Strategic Recruitment Stream as a journeyman welder).

I got laid off in August from my previous employer (my work permit was valid until May 2011), and got an offer this month from another employer as a welder. I understand I do NOT need an LMO, so I will be just applying for new work permit (extending my stay).

Can I start working with the new employer while the woirk permit is under process (that is, does the implied status apply when I'm switching jobs as well?)? Or should I wait until I hear from CIC's approval?

Thank you in advance.
Ed-K

 

[matthewc]

Implied status means you can continue working under the exact conditions of your expired work permit. If your work permit specifies which employer you must be working for, then implied status is only valid for working for that employer. If it is an open work permit that allows you to work for any employer, then you can continue working for any employer under implied status.