Certain visas come with certain limitations such as the requirements to leave the USA for a specific amount of time after the visa runs out.
With a 4 year visa you should be able to fly 2000-2400 hrs and get at least one if not more self funded type ratings.
At least one of them 737 as its worldwide the most flown narrow body. Maybe a Citation business jet type also.
This will boost your employability as an advanced instructor outside of the US/EU.
The FAA is a lot more understanding with corrective surgeries then the UK/EU authorities are (or used to be).
Also look at Canada as their immigration policies are a little bit friendlier then the USA.
https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide/app_process/exam_tech/item31/amd/general
Last edited by B2N2; 3rd Dec 2023 at 12:52.