My bf is currently in Canada on a working holiday visa that ends in January of 2021. His home country is Ireland. When his visa ends we will have been living together for approx. 5-6 months. My question is, could he apply for a visitor visa in the last few weeks before his IEC expires? If he is granted a visitor visa could he reside with me an additional 6 months (I know he wouldn't be able to work during that time)? We are trying to get to that one year mark of residing together so that I am able to sponsor him through common-law sponsorship. Feeling quite defeated today would love some advice. Thanks in advance.