Thanks for the replies so far guys.
I understood that i could start the type rating based on my foreign licence, then sit a CPL/IR checkride as part of the TR. I have less than 1500 hrs, so i think the FAA ATP is out of the question for now. The TR will be limited to non-PIC ops only until 1500 hrs reached.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to who to contact to get the definitive answer?
Thanks
high-flyer