Canuck pilots in the US
11-08-2007 | 02:25 PM
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Or you could fly to Mexico, sneak across the boarder, live here illegally and be given citizenship on a silver platter if half our presidential hopefuls have their way.
Actually, as an American, I would like to have the opportunity to fly for Westjet or Air Canada in addition to the USA. If I had to guess it will happen sometime in the future, between Canada and the USA.
Actually, as an American, I would like to have the opportunity to fly for Westjet or Air Canada in addition to the USA. If I had to guess it will happen sometime in the future, between Canada and the USA.
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11-08-2007 | 03:24 PM
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Im a Canadian Citizen just finishing up all my licenses and ratings in Canada. I would like to move and live in the US. I was wondering what are some of the regionals down there policy on non-american citizens?(specificaly express, AE, and Skywest) Would it be possible that they would sponser you for a greencard?(I know they prob dont, but thought i would ask anyway) I ask this because I was wondering if I should build time in Canada then move to the regionals in the states or if I should move to the states then build time instructing.
Any info or advice would be greatly apreciated, thanks.
Any info or advice would be greatly apreciated, thanks.
11-08-2007 | 03:28 PM
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Please note that I am addressing ONLY the pilot licensing aspect NOT the immigration. That is a different story, and it can be easy or hard, depending upon the willingness of an employer to sponsor, as has been said by many posters.
11-09-2007 | 08:07 AM
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I'm a Canadian married to an American Citizen and I work at SkyWest. To be quite honest with you, it will be very difficult for you to find a regional carrier to sponsor you for a work visa (such as an H1B) or a green card. A green card through employment make take years to get, even if you can find some company to sponsor you. It costs a lot of money, and lawyers (highly recommended when going through employment) cost even more. The immigration system here is a nightmare to say the least. You'd be better off with AC Jazz if you don't have an easy pass to a green card. Like I said, I am married to an American citizen, went to school here, flight instructed here, English is my FIRST language and still didn't have an easy time getting a green card. Not trying to be negative, but unfortunately it's not just as easy at applying. Let me know if you have any other questions.
11-09-2007 | 11:44 AM
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It possibly could, provided it doesn't have any restrictions written on your card... such as "valid for work only with INS authorization". If it doesn't, I'd check with an immigration lawyer.
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