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Old 16th Feb 2018, 05:48
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The Patriot act stopped people getting non resident bank accounts. Came into law 2015 I think.
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Old 16th Feb 2018, 06:41
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Originally Posted by Jerry Springer
Hmm, for the Bank at least I found America the easiest place on the planet! I went into a branch when just visiting as a tourist, and came out with a Bank of America Savings Account, and Credit Card! And I didn’t even intend on opening an account when I went in!
My beef with the Giant Monster Mega-Banks is that they nickle-dime you to death with fees. Had an account at one of them for a very long time but fired them after having to pay THEM for the privilege of letting them hold MY money.

It's a matter of personal preference but credit unions are more user friendly.

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https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/bank...ions-vs-banks/

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Old 27th Feb 2018, 09:06
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Yikes ! Is Skywest going to leave any Aussies in Australia ?



Skywest Airlines, Jobs & Salary for Foreign Workers | myvisajobs.com
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Old 27th Feb 2018, 09:34
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Maybe the USA flying regional jets is the new 'north' with regards to rights of passage.

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Old 27th Feb 2018, 11:15
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Originally Posted by Professional Amateur
Maybe the USA flying regional jets is the news 'north' with regards to rights of passage.

Can't wait to go!
Seems like it's still offering opportunities. While I don't see it mentioned on their website, Air Wisconsin appears to have taken an E3 or two:

Air Wisconsin, Jobs & Salary for Foreign Workers | myvisajobs.com

Click on the number "4", for example, in the "certified" column and then on the individual "LCA" on the far right. Scroll down to see if it's an E3 or H1B.
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Old 27th Feb 2018, 11:28
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1500 hours in the logbook... of to the US of A....
A few years with some real flying, aka as said the new North, however in jets. Learn some really challenging conditions, have a ball, maybe even stay.

Or

Get your hours and head to China for 5 years, invest wisely and that’s 10 years flying done, 5 in USA, 5 in China. Then head ‘home’ to wherever that maybe by then, maybe not even back in the ‘lucky’ country.

Like anything thou, who knows when what who or how anything may happen. Yes everything is a risk.

Grab it by the balls and have a crack if you think it’s you.

Or get a job in Oz, grab that seniority number and have fun until you retire.

Yes each to their own!
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Old 28th Feb 2018, 02:48
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Way more fun flying in the States. Do your time, get a green card then get on with a legacy/cargo company.
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Old 28th Feb 2018, 03:56
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Originally Posted by DUXNUTZ
Way more fun flying in the States. Do your time, get a green card then get on with a legacy/cargo company.
You do realize the E3 visa doesn’t lead to a green card at all? Unless of course you marry a US citizen.
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Old 28th Feb 2018, 16:19
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Wrong Havick

The company you work for can sponsor your green card even when you are on an E3.
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Old 28th Feb 2018, 18:37
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Originally Posted by Luggage
The company you work for can sponsor your green card even when you are on an E3.
Still not technically correct. The E3 visa holder has to transfer to a H1B visa and then be sponsored that way. Do you know of any specific examples of a pilot working for a regional in the US on an E3 successfully gaining a green card this way?

If regionals are switching E3 visa holders over to H1B’s then that’s s game changer for Aussies.

http:e3visa.com/e3-visa-transfer/

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Old 28th Feb 2018, 22:41
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Plenty of ugly chicks in America you could easily marry for the card
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Old 2nd Mar 2018, 00:28
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I would be pleasantly surprised to hear any real life stories of any Australians going from an E3 to a green card through their employer.
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Any similar sort of Visa kiwis can get across to USA airlines with?
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Old 12th Mar 2018, 11:42
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Originally Posted by GAforlife
I know a recruiter from Piedmont went to NZ last year too scout out employing Kiwis. That’s all I know.

GA,

Would you know whom the Piedmont recruiter consulted in NZ ? I assume he didn't just head down there with no plan for people and/or organizations to consult. Must've had something lined up.


And a fair amount of confidence Piedmont could make some kind of visa arrangement work.

If NZs had been hired, it'd be hard to keep under wraps.
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Old 12th Mar 2018, 12:08
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Originally Posted by DeltaT
Any similar sort of Visa kiwis can get across to USA airlines with?
The E3 is only for Australian citizens. Kiwis are treated the same as any other country when trying to gain a work visa etc unfortunately
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Old 12th Mar 2018, 20:09
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pilotchute, you can still open bank accounts as a non resident alien.

Apart from sounding like a character from the tv show ALF, it is easy to do and you dont need a social security number or even a us address, just a legit reason for doing so.

The trick is finding someone in the branch who knows how to do it, and I suspect the default position from those bank staff too lazy to go to the bother is “it can’t be done”.
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Just really a reference post for any non-australians who happen to be reading through this thread.
From my research, the E3 is the H1B visa renamed with just a separate quota for Australians and with no specific application date, unlike the H1B which has to be applied for some 6 months in advance and usually at the start of the visa cycle. The quota for the E3 is 10,000 per year, H1B approx 60,000-80,000 per year but with something like 200k+ applicants! -so even then a lottery you will be successful, compared to the E3 where the cap is never reached.

If you are able to go via the Marriage route, best get a K1 visa before leaving your home country and then you have 6 months to enter USA, from there its 90days upon entering USA to get married. Then apply for the Green Card. It currently takes 3-5months to get a work authorisation to hold you over, and 5-10months for the Green Card to be in your hands. If you leave USA before the work authorisation is issued the application is considered abdandoned. So you have to have a way to support yourself for those 3-5 months, and even then would a airline hire you as your work status is not confirmed long term until you get that green card.

The EB3 visa option also looks viable, but the processing time is a barrier, maybe if the regional airlines get truely desperate they can get a version of this one happening. There is also a 'B-1 in lieu of H-1B Visa', with a very fast issue time, but requires a company outside of USA to pay you, -if the US airline has an affiliate outside of US to pay you then this would work!

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Old 14th Mar 2018, 02:57
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Snakecharma,

I agree after some digging I have found banks that will open an account without a SS number. What they will not do under any circumstances is open an account without a verified US address.
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Old 23rd Mar 2018, 05:09
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Anyone has gone through E3 Visa process recently would please share some information about current situation. I keep getting different information about wether the degree/work experience is required and strictly assessed. Is anyone having issues about this during visa interview?

I have a 4 year bachelor’s degree and a 2 year master’s degree in mechanical engineering, with 4.5 aviation work experience, met all ATP requirements. What are the chances that I can get the E3 Visa? I know the requirement is aviation degree but is mechanical engineering considered as relevant field or at least can be credited for 1 or 2 years of that 4 year degree requirement?

Any comments are appreciated!
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Anyone has gone through E3 Visa process recently would please share some information about current situation. I keep getting different information about wether the degree/work experience is required and strictly assessed. Is anyone having issues about this during visa interview?

I have a 4 year bachelor’s degree and a 2 year master’s degree in mechanical engineering, with 4.5 aviation work experience, met all ATP requirements. What are the chances that I can get the E3 Visa? I know the requirement is aviation degree but is mechanical engineering considered as relevant field or at least can be credited for 1 or 2 years of that 4 year degree requirement?

Any comments are appreciated!
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