Foreign pilots now allowed to apply for a Green Card?

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by BAe 146-100

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but spending hours applying for airlines in the US will ultimately be a waste of time as you will constantly have to answer the same question on the application and even be asked again by the HR.

What you say is very likely correct. But since contacting the HR people at every airline is so easy these days I suggested he do that, at a minimum, to satisfy himself he'd left no stone unturned in researching the possibilities that might be available to him...a no-cost effort.

Things change and you never know when you might stumble upon an opportunity.

[BAe 146-100]

I guess, although those HR departments will be thinking wow he spent all that time on a app and then ticked No for US work authorisation?! Having said that I suppose the filtering will be done automatically anyway, it will auto reject you out as soon as you click no.

[JoseLeon]

Originally Posted by BAe 146-100

I guess, although those HR departments will be thinking wow he spent all that time on a app and then ticked No for US work authorisation?! Having said that I suppose the filtering will be done automatically anyway, it will auto reject you out as soon as you click no.

The apps should allow you to build your profile without submitting it. I would submit it once the green card is obtained.

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by BAe 146-100

Having said that I suppose the filtering will be done automatically anyway, it will auto reject you out as soon as you click no.

BAe 146-100,

Yes, very likely in a formal application (and they're a pain in the neck to fill out). But...my poorly-made point is that one never knows what's going on behind the curtain in the airline HR world (how bad is the "shortage" ?). They occasionally do things that don't necessarily get advertised promptly. At least by contacting these HR people directly, he may discover something...or not. In any event, a few emails to them containing his resume and questions are low cost efforts. Just a thought...

[JoseLeon]

Originally Posted by Busdriver01

Hi everyone, British A320 FO here, 2500hrs, 27yo. No green card etc and UK CAA licence - but very keen to explore options in the states. Would I have a shot at a legacy at my age/experience or would I need to be looking at a regional first, or similar? If i did move out, would the career progress be fairly fast due to retirements/expansion? And how are pilots like me received/perceived in the states? (ie, got an A320 job straight out of integrated ATPL training, didn't do the hour building/PIC route that is common in the states as it's not how it's done over here?)

Thanks!

Hello Busdriver01,

You would definitely have a shot at a legacy and a high probability of success at a low cost carrier. You will not have any issues with the pilots as these are big corporations and you will be just like any other pilot. Your main issue will be obtaining the green card. Based on your brief description, you don't seem to qualify for an EB2-NIW without further analysis of your qualifications. J.

[Busdriver01]

Originally Posted by JoseLeon

Hello Busdriver01,

You would definitely have a shot at a legacy and a high probability of success at a low cost carrier. You will not have any issues with the pilots as these are big corporations and you will be just like any other pilot. Your main issue will be obtaining the green card. Based on your brief description, you don't seem to qualify for an EB2-NIW without further analysis of your qualifications. J.

Thanks! I have done more research and agree it seems unlikely i'd get anywhere unless a sponsorship for a work visa was on offer from the airline, or the Govt. do a visa waiver etc. I wont hold my breath..!

[bafanguy]

I guess this involves some kind of visa stuff ? What does a year of masters classes have to do with getting a B737 job ?

"B737 NG First Officer and Captain employment in the USA after one (1) year of Master's degree classes."

https://www.latestpilotjobs.com/jobs/view/id/18033.html

[Flocks]

If you have a master degree in Europe for example, you can join last year of an aeronautical master degree in USA what will give you a F1 student visa and once you complete your study (what maybe can be difficult, exam and all) will give you a work permit valid for 1 year as you did 1 year study in USA, so I believe this offer is just before you start your study you already have garantee to have an airline taking you once you complete the study and have the work permit.

​​​​​​IF during your study the economy goes bad or the airlines doesn't need you anymore, I m not sure what are your garantee there and I m also not sure what happened at the end of your one year work visa, probably because you have a job it can be extended but I m not an expert enough.
1 year university is also expensive (i would say 25K$) and also your work permit can only be in the field of your study, so if you do an aeronautical master, pilot is maybe ok, but if you study law you can t go for a pilot job.

Again, I m not an expert.

[Too Low Terrain]

Does a TRE/TRI (A320) qualification add to the "market value" of an applicant ?
I have more than 20k hours on narrow body commercial jets and seriously consider to end my career in the US.
Would not mind sitting in the right seat either, don't need it for my ego....

Training position with a major carrier would also suit me well. Are there opportunities for this in general ?

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by Too Low Terrain

Does a TRE/TRI (A320) qualification add to the "market value" of an applicant ?
...seriously consider to end my career in the US.


Training position with a major carrier would also suit me well. Are there opportunities for this in general ?

TLT,

While your qualifications certainly have value it's hard to say if a particular airline would see them as value or someone not trainable to "their" way. They have some peculiar attitudes about some things.

My observation is that instructor pilots come in two versions: (1) those who are pilots on the airline's seniority list...(2) those hired as contractors but are not on the seniority list. I get the impression the non-seniority-list instructors aren't paid all that well. Those on the list are paid quite well.

Do you have the legal ability to live/work in the USA ?

You might ask your questions on jetcareers.com It's run by a Delta pilot with serious connections to Delta.

Here's a link to a discussion of one airline's instructor thing:

https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/d...uctor-pay.html

[Chauderon]

Originally Posted by Flocks

If you have a master degree in Europe for example, you can join last year of an aeronautical master degree in USA what will give you a F1 student visa and once you complete your study (what maybe can be difficult, exam and all) will give you a work permit valid for 1 year as you did 1 year study in USA, so I believe this offer is just before you start your study you already have garantee to have an airline taking you once you complete the study and have the work permit.

​​​​​​IF during your study the economy goes bad or the airlines doesn't need you anymore, I m not sure what are your garantee there and I m also not sure what happened at the end of your one year work visa, probably because you have a job it can be extended but I m not an expert enough.
1 year university is also expensive (i would say 25K$) and also your work permit can only be in the field of your study, so if you do an aeronautical master, pilot is maybe ok, but if you study law you can t go for a pilot job.

Again, I m not an expert.

I can’t imagine an operator would take on a pilot with a student visa, who can only work for one year of which the first couple of months would be indoc and OE training?

[vennnz]

actually is 3 years, 1 + 2. eagle jet say they have an airline willing to do that to fly 737, i wonder which airline is it.

[FourStripes]

For those I-140 cases that got approved and are consular processing, have you received your interview letter?

how long from documentarily complete until you got the interview schedule?

[Ecam321]

Originally Posted by FourStripes

For those I-140 cases that got approved and are consular processing, have you received your interview letter?

how long from documentarily complete until you got the interview schedule?

I think it depends on how busy the consulate that you nominated for your interview is. Some consulates will have plenty of open interview slots others in countries with a larger group of people wishing to emigrate will be backed up with no open slots at all.
This whole Green Card process is a waiting game, everything moves at a glacial pace.

[FourStripes]

May 2023 Visa Bulletin is out.

4 months of retrogression to 15FEB22

[fisher22]

Originally Posted by FourStripes

May 2023 Visa Bulletin is out.

4 months of retrogression to 15FEB22

And what does this mean exactly?

[Ecam321]

Originally Posted by FourStripes

May 2023 Visa Bulletin is out.

4 months of retrogression to 15FEB22

I believe if you have already been notified by the NVC to go through with consular processing then you will still get allocated an interview when everything is right, even if your priority date is after 15th February.

This is from the state department:

This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during May for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.

[michael93]

Anyone with actual experience with Harvey Law Group? Could you PM me please? Have couple of questions about them, as they are advertised almost everywhere, thanks

[yyzshill]

Hey everyone. 330 FO at Air Canada here currently 26, sitting around 2500 hours. Have an Aviation Bachelor Degree. Former Flight Instructor with a DH8/B737 type as well. How are the chances of getting hired direct at a legacy?

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by yyzshill

Hey everyone. 330 FO at Air Canada here currently 26, sitting around 2500 hours. Have an Aviation Bachelor Degree. Former Flight Instructor with a DH8/B737 type as well. How are the chances of getting hired direct at a legacy?

Do you have the legal ability to live/work in the USA ? Do you have an FAA license ?


P.S. Based on what I read, your quals seem competitive at the legacy level...and LCC. Good luck.