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Old 3rd Oct 2021, 02:04
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Possibly…

This application route, for EB2-NIW, has the potential to work. However, it consists of two separate parts. The National Interest Waiver (NIW), for which pilots might successfully petition, and separately the EB2.

EB visas typically require a specific job offer (ie a sponsor), and also labour certification. There are two exceptions, certain EB1 individuals (and I don't think many pilots would qualify), and the EB2-NIW. The NIW part allows you to 'self petition', and therefore does not require a job offer or labour certification. However, the petition would probably require a bit more than “here’s my ATP, I hear you are looking…”

The requirements for an EB2, are to hold an 'Advanced Degree' or to have ‘Exceptional Ability'. The latter may also be difficult to justify…

None of the above constitutes legal advice, but if you have a Masters degree or higher and $10k+ spare, give it a whirl.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the...reference-eb-1
https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the...reference-eb-2

Good luck
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