Word of Caution
Just wanted to pass on my situation. I am the second, possibly the third pilot who has been forced to leave the country, work permits and appeals all denied. It seems that Immigration would like pilots to come with more than 500 hours if they want full residency and work permits. I was able to work for a while under temporary permits, but I was denied the full permits. I came here with under 500 hours, and it was not enough to keep working here. Just passing on current info. As in all aviation, there are calculated risks. Sadly, it didn't work out for me at this current time. I really liked it here too.