Green cards for Canadian pilots
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Green cards for Canadian pilots
Hello, OK, please don't yell at me. I heard recently from a 767 Air Canada Captain that due to the shortage of pilot in the US and the fact that A/C are parked instead of flying, congress was considering allowing Canadian pilots green cards. There was also discussion around this fits Mr. Trumps immigration policies better. AKA. educated professionals. 
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I suppose lots of ideas get kicked around in government but I haven't heard of anything as specific (Canadian pilots) as you describe. Lots of scuttlebutt available but I don't think the situation here is as dire as what your Air Canada source describes. A US regional or two has taken a handful of Canadians but it's hardly enough to indicate a wave of desperation here.
There's this arrangement already on the books...certainly subject to change I suppose:
“You must have a U.S. company sponsor you for a green card. With the exception of the EB-1 (extraordinary ability), you cannot get a green card without a sponsor.”
“The EB-1 category is reserved for an exclusive group of people, and it likely will not apply to 99% of all applicants.”
Canadians in U.S.A. - Getting a Green Card
I suppose lots of ideas get kicked around in government but I haven't heard of anything as specific (Canadian pilots) as you describe. Lots of scuttlebutt available but I don't think the situation here is as dire as what your Air Canada source describes. A US regional or two has taken a handful of Canadians but it's hardly enough to indicate a wave of desperation here.
There's this arrangement already on the books...certainly subject to change I suppose:
“You must have a U.S. company sponsor you for a green card. With the exception of the EB-1 (extraordinary ability), you cannot get a green card without a sponsor.”
“The EB-1 category is reserved for an exclusive group of people, and it likely will not apply to 99% of all applicants.”
Canadians in U.S.A. - Getting a Green Card
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"With the exception of the EB-1 (extraordinary ability), you cannot get a green card without a sponsor.”
“The EB-1 category is reserved for an exclusive group of people, and it likely will not apply to 99% of all applicants.”
Melania got one no problem. I suppose you'd have to be extraordinary to put up with...
“The EB-1 category is reserved for an exclusive group of people, and it likely will not apply to 99% of all applicants.”
Melania got one no problem. I suppose you'd have to be extraordinary to put up with...
