The main pathways include:

• Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades)
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Study Permit followed by Post-Graduate Work Permit
• Family Sponsorship
• Start-up Visa Program

Each pathway has specific eligibility requirements and processing times.

UK Student Visa (Tier 4) processing typically takes 15 working days for standard applications. Priority service can reduce this to 5 working days. You can apply up to 6 months before your course starts. Remember to factor in time for gathering documents and attending biometrics appointments.

Required IELTS scores vary by program and country:

• Canada Express Entry: CLB 7 (typically 6.0-7.0)
• UK Student Visa: Usually 5.5-6.5
• USA Student Visa: Typically 6.0-7.0
• Australia Skilled Migration: At least 6.0 in each band

Some programs may require higher scores.