My work permit expired in Dec-2017 on the 12th. I applied for a paper based work permit extension one week before Dec-12-2017. My work permit extension was refused and the reply from CIC came on April-3rd-2018. The letter mentioned that I can not apply for restoration and I need to leave the country immediately. In the mean time, my employer has applied for LMIA. Can I apply for visitor visa(from with in Canada) until a decision on LMIA is made.