Sparks,
I've read some of your 'start-up' threads and questions.
'you were on heli route', hmm. Maybe I've read some of your posts in rotorheads section which I frequent most. From what I remember, you're into airline jobs at the distand end (of painful pleasure of flight training).
Don't use the word citizenship for permanent residence.
As for skilled migration point system for Canada, it's dead easy. Don't count in yourself as under-proper-adult-aged and you'd see more points coming in.
Also, 10 points for job offer. As I said, if you're trained, spend one year or bit less on Open Work Permit (reciprocal thing for Working Holiday makers), get to know folks, job offer wouldn't be a problem. Then, with CPL papers and at least a year instructing, you'd be just fine. That's my opinion. But it's ages from now, as we know.
US lawful permanent residence (=Green Card), H visa and citizenship aren't the same as mentioned above.
Do IT degree, get some experience and you'd have job that'll make things easier in the US and back-up career should you lose medical. I know I'm annoying, but from my point of view and experience, it's good.
Or, hm. forgot the last thing.
Enjoy flying. One week to go till my flights