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by 172ReliefPilot
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: FAA licence without US visa, Reality check!
Replies: 4
Views: 1816

Re: FAA licence without US visa, Reality check!

"how many people have FAA licence but not be able to get a job down south? $ is tight , don't want to spend all the $ getting through ATP, and ended not using FAA licence forever. don't have US passport/green card and not be able to get work visa through families sponsorship. which airline would spo...
by 172ReliefPilot
Sun Oct 08, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: TC to FAA Conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 1164

Re: TC to FAA Conversion

There is no ride if youre converting a TC ATPL to an FAA ATP. However, even if you hold an TC ATPL, you still have to complete the ATP/CTP course and ATP conversion written exam or the ATM exam. You will have to take a checkride if you only hold a TC CPL converting to FAA CPL. and no, you can not go...
by 172ReliefPilot
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Any US Visa success stories?
Replies: 5
Views: 2023

Re: Any US Visa success stories?

Hawdy ya'll Just wondering if anyone has successfully done a US visa application? Which route did they take to acquiring it? We are hearing lots about the NIW visa but haven't really heard of success stories- maybe a couple of people being either sponsored or have 1837493728464 hours in their logbo...
by 172ReliefPilot
Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: AC Pilots leaving to the US?
Replies: 105
Views: 28440

Re: AC Pilots leaving to the US?

I highly caution anyone wanting information to trust an anonymous post from a Cessna 172 Relief Pilot I would contact directly either: https://agimmigration.law/.well-known/captcha/?r=%2Fen%2Four-team%2F Or https://harveylawcorporation.com/eb-2-niw-program/ Both have a 90 plus percentage approval r...
by 172ReliefPilot
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: AC Pilots leaving to the US?
Replies: 105
Views: 28440

Re: AC Pilots leaving to the US?

I highly caution anyone wanting to go through the NIW route. Lawyers will take your money for the pipe dream of being able to help get you a visa. Your best bet is through family immigration for the green card. Not to mention, should there be a flip to a republican president, house and senate in 20...
by 172ReliefPilot
Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: AC Pilots leaving to the US?
Replies: 105
Views: 28440

Re: AC Pilots leaving to the US?

I highly caution anyone wanting to go through the NIW route. Lawyers will take your money for the pipe dream of being able to help get you a visa. Your best bet is through family immigration for the green card. Not to mention, should there be a flip to a republican president, house and senate in 202...
by 172ReliefPilot
Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: All you underpaid airline pilots...
Replies: 214
Views: 63141

Re: All you underpaid airline pilots...

My NIW application passed. A colleague of mine also had his pass. The only thing standing between us and a green card is a medical and interview at the consulate. The major hurdle was the NIW petition. That being said, there have been many pilots who have had their applications rejected. And the de...
by 172ReliefPilot
Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: $100K Signing Bonus - Hiring Pilots
Replies: 44
Views: 12173

Re: $100K Signing Bonus - Hiring Pilots

JHR wrote: Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:45 am Yes, I was referring to airlines.
I think the NIW is definitely the way to go as it is not tied to one employer and can lead to citizenship.
Curious to know whether you have gone this route, and if you were successful with USCIS approving your app?
by 172ReliefPilot
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: All you underpaid airline pilots...
Replies: 214
Views: 63141

Re: All you underpaid airline pilots...

The NIW approvals are rolling in. I know of 9 pilots from a variety of Canadian airlines who have been approved! Now is the time if you are serious about it!! The rumor that Commercial Pilots qualify for an NIW based on the pilot shortage is false. There is no “Pilot Green Card”. Commercial pilots ...
by 172ReliefPilot
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: All you underpaid airline pilots...
Replies: 214
Views: 63141

Re: All you underpaid airline pilots...

The NIW approvals are rolling in. I know of 9 pilots from a variety of Canadian airlines who have been approved! Now is the time if you are serious about it!! The rumor that Commercial Pilots qualify for an NIW based on the pilot shortage is false. There is no “Pilot Green Card”. Commercial pilots ...
by 172ReliefPilot
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: $100K Signing Bonus - Hiring Pilots
Replies: 44
Views: 12173

Re: $100K Signing Bonus - Hiring Pilots

From a poster in another thread, Canadian pilots are being approved for flying jobs in the US: "The NIW approvals are rolling in. I know of 9 pilots from a variety of Canadian airlines who have been approved! Now is the time if you are serious about it!!" FWIW, The NIW isnt just for joe blow the pi...
by 172ReliefPilot
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:56 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Career advice to get to AC
Replies: 27
Views: 7336

Re: Carrier advice to get to AC

I think I know who this is... my advice would be to stay at encore and get the PIC time, then apply to AC when you meet the requirements. Like one said before, itll be less awkward when asked "why do you want to leave your current employer" and not having a middle man in there. Idk if AC would care ...
by 172ReliefPilot
Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:24 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: United, Delta or American?
Replies: 35
Views: 6332

Re: United, Delta or American?

Hey Folks I am on the verge of quitting AC and relocating to the States to continue with my career. Was wondering if anyone who has recently moved to the States can provide some info on the following questions. 1. Converting my Canadian ATPL to FAA ATP 2. Taxes — If I decide to keep my house in Can...
by 172ReliefPilot
Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Converting a Canadian ATPL to a US Commercial or ATPL
Replies: 8
Views: 993

Re: Converting a Canadian ATPL to a US Commercial or ATPL

Spandau wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:44 am I've an invitation, if that's what you mean. And it's for heavy money.
I suppose an "invitation/offer of employment" can lead to a work visa. Very hard to come by though. Good luck down there!
by 172ReliefPilot
Tue Apr 26, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: US Airlines Hiring Canadians
Replies: 65
Views: 17569

Re: US Airlines Hiring Canadians

Atlas air is actively recruiting Canadians under the EB-2 visa but I believe you need to have your FAA ATP done before they'll sponsor you. It's not difficult, just a bit expensive. Here is a good run-down: https://www.google.com/amp/s/skiesmag.com/news/transport-canada-faa-convert-canadian-atpl-fa...
by 172ReliefPilot
Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:45 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Converting a Canadian ATPL to a US Commercial or ATPL
Replies: 8
Views: 993

Re: Converting a Canadian ATPL to a US Commercial or ATPL

Spandau wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:46 am Does anybody here know how to go about converting a Canadian license to a US one? I've had enough of the snow!
got a work visa did you?
by 172ReliefPilot
Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: US Airlines Hiring Canadians
Replies: 65
Views: 17569

Re: US Airlines Hiring Canadians

JHR wrote: Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:19 pm It will cost over $6000cad to do the conversion with course, airfare, hotel, and other expenses.
and this also doesnt guarantee a job....since you also need a valid work visa or green card (which any airline wont sponsor (99.9% of the time)) to even apply or be considered.
by 172ReliefPilot
Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: US Airlines Hiring Canadians
Replies: 65
Views: 17569

Re: US Airlines Hiring Canadians

The good news is that the US airlines model will be collapsing this year. Meaning, the current model of legacies having regionals with pilots gathering experience at regionals to move on to legacy will change drastically in the coming year. Regionals (and legacies owning regionals) are going to hav...
by 172ReliefPilot
Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: US Airlines Hiring Canadians
Replies: 65
Views: 17569

Re: US Airlines Hiring Canadians

The answer is no. unless you have a valid ATP and work visa or green card. which you cant just go and get :) But what about Air Wisconsin? I heard they may hire Canadians. And its not a big deal to get an ATP conversion, just a couple grand. Hey, I just found out, if yall have alot of money around,...
by 172ReliefPilot
Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: US Airlines Hiring Canadians
Replies: 65
Views: 17569

Re: US Airlines Hiring Canadians

The answer is no. unless you have a valid ATP and work visa or green card. which you cant just go and get :)

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