Originally Posted by
Dudule54
Hey guys,
I am a captain in a major European airline, always wanted to move to USA, I’ve tried several years the diversity lottery with no positive results and tried the EB2 on my own a few years ago… same results.
I now have the opportunity to try the EB2 again with the help of someone who made it successfully, and getting is experience may help in doing it right this time…
My question to you guys is, what are the odds to a 50 yo captain to make this opportunity a successful and/or a wise move ?
I am willing to take the chance but a lot of uncertainties make me think about it, how long before I can get a job, will this job be better than the one I presently have, how about salaries and QOL, will my family be granted to move with me (a wife and 3 kids)…
Feedbacks welcome 😉
50 years old is considered very old for any immigration, EB2 visa is usually for people in their 30's and 40's, the older you are the harder it's gonna be to integrate and the USCIS want people that are going to stay in the United States and not come back to Europe after a few years; there are some exceptions of older people getting it but it's rare.
Many people, including myself, were approved last year and this year. All of them completed an FAA ATP conversion before submitting their petition.
A vast majority of the one who chose not to convert their licenses received a Requests for Evidence (RFE) or were denied directly, most of the RFE i know of didn't end up with a successful outcome.
Immigration always involves expenses, not willing to convert your license, not thoroughly vetting your chosen lawyer, choosing to do it by yourself to save money with 0 law background is delusional and ridiculous. I do only know of 2 people who did it by themselves and got approved compare to around two hundred who used a serious law firm.
Also keep in mind that not having an FAA ATP is simply giving the immigration officer another reason to deny your petition that was already denied before.