Button push - thankfully some of the assumptions I made seem to match what you've said. I hope despite having low hours, the fact they are A320 hours will be more appealing to a recruitment team. I should have been clearer, I do have a decent BSc Hons so should satisfy the requirements.
I am considering all options, including commuting, before I make a jump to the US as it's a big decision, finances, US differences etc all weigh in. I've been around aviation a while now so know how tricky it is to get a foot in the door anywhere let alone in a foreign country. So for now getting myself set up to at least be able to apply for a job in the US seems a sensible starting point. Whether or not I'll be successful straightaway is another matter!