work permit expires while permanent resident application on process

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hi everyone i hope u can give me an advice of my situation.

  i already completed 24 months in a caregiver program i already sent my application for OWP and a PR before my work permit expire that was nov 2010.and now july 2011 my employer was release me and my work permit was expired too.my question is should i find a new employer right now or i just wait for my application to be approved,im confuse now help me pls thanx...