Changing Jobs While on ICT Visa

[Gunaanug]

Hi All,

would appreciate if anyone can provide a suggestion for my situation:

my current ICT visa is expiring on Oct end. My extension application has been filed already and per current processing timelines, it would be approved by Mid November which would mean that i would be on 'implied status' during the 1st two weeks of November. My question is: can i switch jobs/employer during this period, provided there is already a job offer. if so, what would the new employer need to do?

thanks.

 

[scylla]

Hi All,

would appreciate if anyone can provide a suggestion for my situation:

my current ICT visa is expiring on Oct end. My extension application has been filed already and per current processing timelines, it would be approved by Mid November which would mean that i would be on 'implied status' during the 1st two weeks of November. My question is: can i switch jobs/employer during this period, provided there is already a job offer. if so, what would the new employer need to do?

thanks.

No - you certainly cannot switch jobs. Implied status only allows you to continue working under the conditions of your old work permit. So you can only work for the job/employer listed on your current ICT visa.

You need a new work permit to switch jobs/employers. Your new employer has to start by obtaining an approved LMIA. Once the LMIA is approved, you will need to apply for a closed work permit. Once the closed work permit is approved, you can start working for your new employer.

 

[Gunaanug]

thanks for responding. Appreciate it. Just to be clear that i understood clearly: while I am waiting to have my Visa extension approved, my new employer can start with Job offer, LMIA process in parallel. Just that i cannot formally change jobs without the approval of a new closed work permit. Is that correct?

Can a new closed work permit be applied when the current work permit extension application is waiting for approval?

 

[scylla]

thanks for responding. Appreciate it. Just to be clear that i understood clearly: while I am waiting to have my Visa extension approved, my new employer can start with Job offer, LMIA process in parallel. Just that i cannot formally change jobs without the approval of a new closed work permit. Is that correct?

Can a new closed work permit be applied when the current work permit extension application is waiting for approval?

Yes - that's right. Your new employer can start the LMIA process. Once your new employer has the approved LMIA, you can then apply for a new closed work permit. Once the new closed work permit is approved, you can start working for your new employer.