The EASA plans are rediculous for a very good reason which is as Bose stated so they don't have a hope in hell of getting them. And even if they do get them I have every faith in the US senate doing there usual and vetoing any changes. There are way to many things that have to line up and there are just as many out there trying to scupper them as there are trying to get them through if not more. Both on the US side of things and the EU.
As a pro pilot you would have to be barking mad not to have already started the proccess to get the required licenses. When it falls through and eveyone has to. Its going to be a nightmare get the exams sorted, more than likely if you do get a seat it will be in Glasgow (if they even still have that one open) The Intergrated schools book theres months in advance and it can be 2-3 months before you can get your local center when demand is high.