Big,
there's always that exemption of 'special skill' I discussed with some guys on another thread, ie pilot getting H1 visa because of air mech skills etc. Not ordinary pilot.
Presume the same can go for need for JAA instructors in the US as most FIs are FAA CFI, not JAA with relevant experience (2 years? so more than full J1 even with PPL on M1 beforehand). Obviously does go.
Just like visa sponsorship for JAA CFI (chief) for HeliWest in OZ advertised here. I'm pretty sure casual instructors OZ wannabe immigrants (without any other desired skilled experience, not doing student visa or temporary WHV) don't stand a chance.
Career instructors from Europe don't really have reason to sell themselves for H1 visa with enough jobs back home. Airline wannabes ditto. Unless being in the US is THE most important thing for them.
So my words don't exactly contradict yours, BigG. Sparks is airline wannabe (from his posts I've read) so... As for H1 visas from some US airline for fresh CPL from Europe, hmm.
Just slightly improbable, to put it mildly
This is just Sparks' pretty long shot and I seriously doubt he'd qualify and then go for it. I just gave him viable alternative if he fancies North America.
Canada has much friendlier healthcare as well.