How do you get a Permit to work as a helicopter pilot in America?

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You can try the diversity lottery program if you were born abroad or you or your wife are from Northern Ireland. (or Eire)

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigra...ypes_1322.html

Or you can marry a US national and emigrate properly.

Or you can get a sponsorship (99.9% unlikely)

Or you can join the queue and try your luck over the Rio Grande at around 0230hrs

Other than that - Forget it