I renewed my parents visitor record 4 times so it is definitely possible. Issue is not about OWP but about no status. Maintaining status is applicant’s responsibility regardless of the inconvenience and I am sure this is something that IRCC can question too. Hope it works out for the personVery unlikely to be able to keep on extending visitor record for 5 years even if was an option. Once you receive AIP you are able to qualify for an OWP.