Even United removed the requirement for a US passport or green card some time ago, BUT I doubt if you will get a job without getting an FAA ATP first unless you are a US national.
The US regionals have simply run out of pilots in some cases, so have resorted to the graduate visa game rather than the pay more one.
To get an FAA ATP, once you have the 1500 hrs et al requirement, it will cost 5K plus hotel for the CTP one week course, then a multi IR renewal and the actual ATP course (About another 5K). So budget for about 15 to 20K usd if converting from an EASA license.
A cheap motel room is about 50 usd if your airline has the right connections for a good discount and that includes breakfast.
If you fly 5 hours a day at 20 usd per hour, that means you can just about afford an evening meal and a few cold ones!
Many drivers buy an RV, BUT make sure you know where to park it first and don't buy a big one, as they are more problematic unless you know a few Sheilas who will pay rent.
PS: Still a good deal compared with P2F or P2type etc.
Last edited by skyship007; 27th Sep 2015 at 22:55.