Hmm, dunno about bitter and experienced, but we are obviously on two completely different sides of the industry (i.e. muddy boots or wet feet) with different rules.
I think you'll find my comments are quite valid, though.
It was only recently, BTW, that pilots were added to the list of desired occupations, or rather, the classifications were virtually done away with, once the government realised there were not enough people paying taxes.
One tip I can pass on about immigration is that the process itself is part of the test (just like the British pilot exams), in that they expect to see some commitment on your part, so don't get discouraged!
Phil