laid off under temp. work permit. When should I leave?

[aromarosemead]

I came to Canada under a temp. work permit, but was laid off last week. Union got involved but my employer didn't seem interested in me anymore. Is there any grace period I am able to take care my apt., car, and stuffs? Or I have to leave immediately after the negotiation is done? Can I find myself another employer then get HRSDC approval in Canada? Or I have to restart everything again?

BTW, I've submitted my PR application last month. Will my laid-off hurt the PR application?

[PMM]

Hi

I came to Canada under a temp. work permit, but was laid off last week. Union got involved but my employer didn't seem interested in me anymore. Is there any grace period I am able to take care my apt., car, and stuffs? Or I have to leave immediately after the negotiation is done? Can I find myself another employer then get HRSDC approval in Canada? Or I have to restart everything again?

BTW, I've submitted my PR application last month. Will my laid-off hurt the PR application?

1.  You can stay to the expiry of the work permit.
2.  If you can get another employer who will apply for an LMO, you could apply for a change in work permit as long as yours has not expired, you cannot start work until you receive the new work permit.
3.  Lay off has no effect.

PMM

[aromarosemead]

Thank you for your help. My work permit won't expire until 2009. Now I am able to take a deep breath and get some good night sleep.

Hi

1.  You can stay to the expiry of the work permit.
2.  If you can get another employer who will apply for an LMO, you could apply for a change in work permit as long as yours has not expired, you cannot start work until you receive the new work permit.
3.  Lay off has no effect.

PMM