I'm finishing my program at the end of April and when I complete the degree requirements I will apply for a post graduate work permit. I already have a job offer. I plan to begin working in July and I know that I can start working before receiving the work permit because of implied status. But my employer has an orientation in the US. I've heard I can lose my implied status if I leave Canada. Is there a way to go to this orientation and still be able to work when I return (without yet having the work permit), or should I talk to my employer? I'd have to request not to leave Canada for orientation or to begin at a later date, after I've received the work permit.