What about the Diversity Visa lottery (otherwise known as the "Greencard lottery")?
It comes around every year, it's free to apply, and if successful will cost you USD500.
Commuters and regionals are not keen on people who are only on work permits as they offer no security (ie they may only have you for a year or part thereof)
Yes there are alot of jobs, but there are a ALOT of local pilots also and the environment is pretty competetive.
If you have enough time to qualify for an FAA ATPL (see FAR61 in the FAR/AIM or FAR61 on the FAA website, for minimums) and a current commercial and Command instrument rating in your current situation, then call the likes of ALLATP's who will do an ATP licence conversion for approx USD1500 (incl. written test prep, written test, 2 mock flight checks and the flight check it's self). If you have been through a couple of IR renewals in your current situation you won't find it a problem.
As far as job info is concerned you can't go past AirInc.(see their website) but it will cost you (approx USD 150).I learnt the hard way that this is the most efficient way to go.
Please don't see this reply as an advert for the various named establishments, they are just the outfits I have used and thought were good value.
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