J1 Granting a CPL

[Decimal]

Hi all,

I already hold a Canadian CPL and want to convert to FAA, do a CFi, IR, and then CFII. I am a British Citizen and have been told by FTO's that I cannot get a J1 Visa because I hold more than a PPL. I`m gonna be spending more hard earned cash doing this than I would simply doing the FAA commercial - where's the sense in this? does anybody know a way round this or loophole? Obviously I only want the J1 so at least I have an opportunity to look for work following the training as an instructor. Have written to the consulate and FTOs and they keep passing the buck - ?? Any ideas please?

Cheers

Decimal
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Decimal :- Sounds like you are bouncing off the walls. Don't give up trying.

It seems that after 9/11 it is impossible to get into the US, and they are not trying to help us, who want to get in and utilise good training facilities.
:mad: :mad:

Is there no way you can get a sponsership deal with some one, I am sure i read something about that recently?

Don't lose focus

:p :p

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JAR Sucks even more than ever :D :D