Right to work if applied for ILR

[jwd]

Hi, I am tier 2 sponsored migrant, employed by a private school which is going under due to the pandemic. I've been in the UK 10 years so can now apply for ILR. As long as I apply before my last working day, I can remain in the UK, but do I have the right to work for another employer while my application is considered? I've heard you can get a positive verification notice from the Home Office, but not sure if this would confirm I can only work for the employer that terminated my contract or if I could work for any employer. With priority service closed down temporarily due to COVID19, I'm looking at 6 months unemployed while my case is considered if I'm not allowed to work. The coronavirus immigration team have been no help... they don't know a thing about employment law. Thanks to anyone who can give advice or any info.

[CR001]

Under what route are you applying for ilr?? Presumably ilr based on 10nyears long residence.

While your ilr is pending, your existing tier 2 visa conditions continue and you can only work for your tier 2 sponsor. So no, you will not be able to work for someone else while you wait for a decision.

Ilr is not taking 6 months.