Simon
Just a quick thought..
You mentioned in one of your posts that you only have two options, either go to HAI, or stay in the UK. The Uk is expensive, and has little scope for work, but HAI is cheaper, and has little scope for work.
There are ,of course, other places where it is relatively cheap to train, and where there is a very good chance of some commercial work to help you get a foot on the ladder.
It is always difficult to get that first job, but I think with a bit more research you will find there are more options than the USA J1, or UK route.