A permanent resident who was about to also become a full-time student asked whether the 20-hour-per-week off-campus work restriction, commonly associated with international students on study permits, would apply to them.
What the thread clarified:- The 20-hour work limit is specific to international students on a study permit — it doesn't apply to permanent residents at all, regardless of whether you're also enrolled as a full-time student.
- As a PR, you can work as many hours as you want, with no restriction tied to your student status — you have the same work rights as any other permanent resident.
The practical takeaway: if you're a permanent resident who's also studying full-time, the 20-hour weekly work limit that applies to international students on study permits does not apply to you — you can work without hour restrictions.