How do you get a Permit to work as a helicopter pilot in America?
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Not strictly true Velboy - As I have already stated: it isn't citizens of the UK that cannot apply but citizens of GB - If you or your wife hail from NI then you can apply...
Incidently - your link is a scam, the correct site is http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigra...ypes_1322.html
The DVP is free.
Incidently - your link is a scam, the correct site is http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigra...ypes_1322.html
The DVP is free.
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er..looks like the fat chick option for you then Si - that plum accent of yours will have you fighting them off with a ****ty stick !
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I know that it was stated on the website. If your a GB citizen and you have not married a foreigner then it tough luck
It might be a different website (first one that came up in browser) but the information is correct.
Not strictly true Velboy - As I have already stated: it isn't citizens of the UK that cannot apply but citizens of GB - If you or your wife hail from NI then you can apply...
I know that it was stated on the website. If your a GB citizen and you have not married a foreigner then it tough luck
It might be a different website (first one that came up in browser) but the information is correct.
Simon...
One must think the situation through.....Fat Chicks are okay....what you lose on the food bill is offset by the fact you have no entertainment expenses to speak of. Certainly, you will not be taking her out often and a night in front of the TV with a six pack of beer and a large bag of Crisps should keep her entertained.
Remember, fat girls will appreciate what you are doing for them and wash your clothes for you as well as do the cooking.
Don't discount your options prematurely.
One must think the situation through.....Fat Chicks are okay....what you lose on the food bill is offset by the fact you have no entertainment expenses to speak of. Certainly, you will not be taking her out often and a night in front of the TV with a six pack of beer and a large bag of Crisps should keep her entertained.
Remember, fat girls will appreciate what you are doing for them and wash your clothes for you as well as do the cooking.
Don't discount your options prematurely.
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There are basically NINE ways that you can get a visa to live and work in the US:
(1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience.
(3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above.
(4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship.
(5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no green card)You must be a national of a qualifying Treaty countries
The business must have a minimum value of around $150k (more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $350k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. half of that in a few areas. And your background will be investigated to the hilt.
(7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this take 2-12 years…
(8.The R1 visa is available to foreign members of religious denominations, having bona fide non-profit religious organizations in the U.S., for entering the U.S. to carry on the activities of a minister or religious worker as a profession, occupation or vocation
(9)THE UNUSUAL You are in a position to claim refugee status/political asylum. or You get a member of Congress to sponsor a private bill with legislation that applies just to you.
The S visa issued to persons who assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities such as money laundering and organized crime
Recruitment agent will not take you seriously if you are not already in the US. Writing for jobs is really a waste of time; likewise US employers have no idea what foreign qualification are or mean (except Degrees) it may pay you to get your qualification translated into a US equivalent, there are Companies that do this ..
But if you are getting a visa under (2) above then you need a job offer before you can get the visa. Your Employer will be your sponsor this will cost them upward of $5k. So you can see you have to be offering something really special to get considered They may also have to prove to the Dept of labor that there is no American who can do the job if the position is to be permanent
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(1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience.
(3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above.
(4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship.
(5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no green card)You must be a national of a qualifying Treaty countries
The business must have a minimum value of around $150k (more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $350k would be a nearer minimum
(6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. half of that in a few areas. And your background will be investigated to the hilt.
(7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this take 2-12 years…
(8.The R1 visa is available to foreign members of religious denominations, having bona fide non-profit religious organizations in the U.S., for entering the U.S. to carry on the activities of a minister or religious worker as a profession, occupation or vocation
(9)THE UNUSUAL You are in a position to claim refugee status/political asylum. or You get a member of Congress to sponsor a private bill with legislation that applies just to you.
The S visa issued to persons who assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities such as money laundering and organized crime
Recruitment agent will not take you seriously if you are not already in the US. Writing for jobs is really a waste of time; likewise US employers have no idea what foreign qualification are or mean (except Degrees) it may pay you to get your qualification translated into a US equivalent, there are Companies that do this ..
But if you are getting a visa under (2) above then you need a job offer before you can get the visa. Your Employer will be your sponsor this will cost them upward of $5k. So you can see you have to be offering something really special to get considered They may also have to prove to the Dept of labor that there is no American who can do the job if the position is to be permanent
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24 October 2005
The US government would issue 30,000 more H-1B visas to high-tech and other skilled foreign workers each year and increase fees for those visas under a measure proposed by a Senate committee.
The move by the Senate Judiciary Committee comes as high-tech firms and other businesses complain that, for the third year in a row, they have already met the annual cap on the popular H1-B visas just 20 days into the government's 2005-06 fiscal year that began Oct. 1.
"Without access to today's most creative minds worldwide, American businesses will be forced to seek out other business opportunities in other parts of the world," Rhett Dawson, president of the Information Technology Industry Council, wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee this month.
Congress capped H-1B visas at 65,000 per year in 2004.
Critics contend the visas give foreigners high-level jobs that should go to American workers. But increasing their number and the fees for them enabled the Judiciary Committee's proposal to reach savings of $300 million over five years mandated by this year's budget agreement.
"In many cases we need these workers," said committee Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa.
Specter wanted to allow 60,000 more visas per year and raise the current fee of $3,185 for a six-year visa by $500. The fees are paid by employers.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and others opposed adding so many more visas. "What I don't want to see is Americans lose jobs," Feinstein said.
The committee approved a Feinstein amendment allowing 30,000 more H-1B visas per year, and increasing fees by $500. Feinstein's amendment would also increase fees on another kind of visa, the L-1, which companies use to transfer workers they already employ in foreign countries to the United States. The fee on L-1 visas, now $685, would rise by $750.
Total savings from the plan were still being calculated but aides said it should top $110 million per year.
House Judiciary Committee has proposed increasing fees on L-1 visas by $1,500 — and making no change to H-1B visas — to reach its budget goal. Differences between House and Senate versions still have to be resolved
The US government would issue 30,000 more H-1B visas to high-tech and other skilled foreign workers each year and increase fees for those visas under a measure proposed by a Senate committee.
The move by the Senate Judiciary Committee comes as high-tech firms and other businesses complain that, for the third year in a row, they have already met the annual cap on the popular H1-B visas just 20 days into the government's 2005-06 fiscal year that began Oct. 1.
"Without access to today's most creative minds worldwide, American businesses will be forced to seek out other business opportunities in other parts of the world," Rhett Dawson, president of the Information Technology Industry Council, wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee this month.
Congress capped H-1B visas at 65,000 per year in 2004.
Critics contend the visas give foreigners high-level jobs that should go to American workers. But increasing their number and the fees for them enabled the Judiciary Committee's proposal to reach savings of $300 million over five years mandated by this year's budget agreement.
"In many cases we need these workers," said committee Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa.
Specter wanted to allow 60,000 more visas per year and raise the current fee of $3,185 for a six-year visa by $500. The fees are paid by employers.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and others opposed adding so many more visas. "What I don't want to see is Americans lose jobs," Feinstein said.
The committee approved a Feinstein amendment allowing 30,000 more H-1B visas per year, and increasing fees by $500. Feinstein's amendment would also increase fees on another kind of visa, the L-1, which companies use to transfer workers they already employ in foreign countries to the United States. The fee on L-1 visas, now $685, would rise by $750.
Total savings from the plan were still being calculated but aides said it should top $110 million per year.
House Judiciary Committee has proposed increasing fees on L-1 visas by $1,500 — and making no change to H-1B visas — to reach its budget goal. Differences between House and Senate versions still have to be resolved
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In reference to your question....our company would like to expand but estimates being 120 pilots short.
As per my previous question, would the US guys be able to tell me what the job situation is at the moment? Is there a shortage of experienced pilots in the US? I am not looking for a job, just curious. Although I would like to have a look up Alaska way in the future.
As per my previous question, would the US guys be able to tell me what the job situation is at the moment? Is there a shortage of experienced pilots in the US? I am not looking for a job, just curious. Although I would like to have a look up Alaska way in the future.
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As per a previous answer.
"Job ads seem rather thin right now.
Tour season is slow and Alaska won't be gearing up for next year until about Jan/Feb. All those seasonal fire contracts are almost over so there is an abundance of folks who may be looking to fill some part time gigs.
EMS on the other hand is always looking for pilots. New jobs etc and many unsatisfied folks who keep moving around.
I guess it depends on what is your area of experience. Remember a few of these U.S. companies also work outside the country in which case jobs are available. I have a few friends (yes RJ, I do) who are working for the Oil folks in mid Africa. Pay seems to be good, living conditions seem to suck. Try searching the African Aviation forum."
Good Luck
Its Slow, take your time....
"Job ads seem rather thin right now.
Tour season is slow and Alaska won't be gearing up for next year until about Jan/Feb. All those seasonal fire contracts are almost over so there is an abundance of folks who may be looking to fill some part time gigs.
EMS on the other hand is always looking for pilots. New jobs etc and many unsatisfied folks who keep moving around.
I guess it depends on what is your area of experience. Remember a few of these U.S. companies also work outside the country in which case jobs are available. I have a few friends (yes RJ, I do) who are working for the Oil folks in mid Africa. Pay seems to be good, living conditions seem to suck. Try searching the African Aviation forum."
Good Luck
Its Slow, take your time....
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Here is some information about jobs. There are 25,000 helicopter pilots in the USA today. 20,000 are commercial pilots. 5,000 to 10,000 of them are Vietnam era pilots and will be retiring in 1-5 years. The future is very rosy for helicopter pilots. There is a few things to consider. You will need around 1,000+ hours and an instrument rating for lots of them. The companies in the Gulf of Mexico are desperately short of pilots. There are not enough EMS pilots but you will need 2,000+ hours and you won't fly much. There is a shortage of instructors as most of them can't wait to move on and be ex-instructors.
A lot has been said about permanent residency in the USA. The marriage route is sadly about the only available one for Brits. Anything else is very difficult if not impossible.
Good luck,
Chopperpilot47
A lot has been said about permanent residency in the USA. The marriage route is sadly about the only available one for Brits. Anything else is very difficult if not impossible.
Good luck,
Chopperpilot47
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I have an exgirlfriend (pretty good looking one, true Texan blonde) who is getting out of jail soon and she would probably be happy to marry ANYONE, details available upon request!! 
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Just registered Mrs NEO for the diversity visa lottery thing. She promised she'd take me with her if she wins and I believe her............... Fingers crossed ?!!
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The job market is real good if you have some experience, as there will alwys be a shortage of experienced guys . It doesnt matter if it is flying in the mtns, swinging bags, stacking drills, or flying IFR offshore. If you are good at what you do , can get along with other (80% of any flying job) you will never not have work ( or people pounding down the door).
A 1000hr guy w/ and IR will alwys be able to get employment in the GOM unless he cant do the 80% thing....
At the moment there is a bit of mineral and oil fever in North America. A guy who has astar time with proficent production and precision longline skills, is busier than he wants.
I really want to take some time off this winter, ski, ride my motorcycle to Mexico, travel, chase college girls, drink whiskey, but with the carrot of cash dangleing in out in front its proving difficult.
Yeah Steve76 right, you poms would be nuts to want to work down here. You would be much better to go hash it out in Canada with the job thieveing Kiwi's
RB
Hey Blender, could I get my Mexican Citizenship out fo the deal! She wasnt in the pokey for axeing her ex was she?
A 1000hr guy w/ and IR will alwys be able to get employment in the GOM unless he cant do the 80% thing....
At the moment there is a bit of mineral and oil fever in North America. A guy who has astar time with proficent production and precision longline skills, is busier than he wants.
I really want to take some time off this winter, ski, ride my motorcycle to Mexico, travel, chase college girls, drink whiskey, but with the carrot of cash dangleing in out in front its proving difficult.
Yeah Steve76 right, you poms would be nuts to want to work down here. You would be much better to go hash it out in Canada with the job thieveing Kiwi's
RB
Hey Blender, could I get my Mexican Citizenship out fo the deal! She wasnt in the pokey for axeing her ex was she?
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could I get my Mexican Citizenship out fo the deal!
Plus they have some lovely Senoritas. in my case they are just Senior Eaters.
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Aussie helicopter pilot looking to live and work in the USA.
Does anyone know how hard it is to get sponsored to live and work in the USA.
Is there anyone sponsoring pilots in the USA.
Is there anyone sponsoring pilots in the USA.
