Can I keep working or studying in Canada while my PRRA is pending?

It depends on your status at the time you apply, and simply having a PRRA pending does not, by itself, create or extend authorization to work or study. If you already hold valid work or study permission when you apply, that existing authorization generally continues on its own terms and timeline, rather than being automatically extended by the PRRA application itself.

If you don't already have valid work or study authorization, filing a PRRA does not automatically grant it, and continuing to work or study without proper authorization while a PRRA is pending can create separate problems, including future inadmissibility concerns, entirely apart from how the PRRA itself is decided. Some PRRA applicants may be eligible to separately apply for a specific work permit tied to their situation, but this generally requires its own application rather than happening automatically.

Because the interaction between a pending PRRA and work or study authorization depends heavily on individual circumstances, including immigration history and any existing permits, anyone in this situation should get legal advice about their specific authorization status rather than assuming a pending application on its own provides any ongoing right to work or study.