A tourist visa may be more suitable if the woman is over the age of 35, owns a flat and a car, and has plenty of money in her bank account. It may not be suitable for Irina's situation. In Irina's situation, it is better to do it through an invitation letter from her man in Canada. Of course, there is no guarantee which method is better, we can only analyze the woman's situation, and then to decide which method will have a higher chance in getting the visa. As for my lady, she is 43 years old, works as an English teacher, but she does not own a flat nor a car, and only with a small amount of money in her bank account. So in her situation, she will have a higher chance in getting the visa through my invitation letter than if she apply for a tourist visa on her own.