I just popped the application in this morning I'll let you know, but I'm not holding my breathe.

Ifthe woman has strong ties in China, like a house and a lot of money in the bank, she can, if not, thats my situation.

Probably your best bet would be for her to visit Canada with a tour of Chinese persons.  Asking for a visa by herself is 95 % of the time a waste of time and money, so many requirements that it is very hard to get.

My girl friend just got visa for Canada she is 43 years old. She is so happy not many single ladies get visitors visa. If any one wants more information just ask. I wrote very good letter to CIC Immigration Canada.

I just helped another single woman get a visa to Canada but what she had was this

1.) A house in her name

2.) Financial capability to show she would indeed be back to China

3.) A contract from the boyfriend with a letter saying when he must be back

4.) A contract from the girlfriend that she had been stable for a little over a year and a letter from her employer saying when she must be back

5.) A letter of invitation from a family member of the boyfriend

6.) 2 years worth of photos of them together happily time dated and stamped in front of landmarks

7.) A detail itinerary of where they will go, the advise was to tell them they were only travelling around one province where his family is located

8.) A letter of promise to obey all local and national Canadian laws

9.) A letter from the boyfriend stating he had the financial capability to support her with any medical needs, housing and food while she was in Canada.

If you haven't ever met this girl in person, she should try a travel agency that will ask for 80% I have mentioned. If she is asked for reason of visit, she should never tell her true intentions.