B2N2, Graham thank you guys for your insights, after a lot of detailed research on the Philipines I decided to cross it off. You're absolutely right, training is about quality and not only the airlines are looking for it, it's a matter of own safety. So at this point it's Australia vs the US for me which I'd like to elaborate... First issue is how convertable are CASA and FAA-issued licences into each other, will I have to pass all of the exams and checkrides again if I decide to work under another aviation authority? Another issue probably needs resolving on the immigration forums, but maybe someone here has such an experience... What typically happens after foreign students succesfully finish their training? Are they able to find a job in this country? Did anyone actually stay in say Australia and kept flying there?