C1/D Visa and Changing Airlines

[flyingj19]

Anybody had any issues with a C1/D visa as a PR when the visa was obtained with company A but now employed with company B? Very little information on this out there. Thanks!

[Aviator3925]

C1/D Visas are independent from companies (One can obtain the visa without being employed at the time, can’t use it though).

As long as you are arriving into the states as a required crew member on a foreign aircraft, you are good.

[flyingj19]

C1/D Visas are independent from companies (One can obtain the visa without being employed at the time, can’t use it though).

As long as you are arriving into the states as a required crew member on a foreign aircraft, you are good.

Thanks! Was pretty sure this was the case, but never hurts to double check.

[1fltatatym]

can someone please shed some light on getting the C1D visa? there are companies out there wanting people to have it before even becoming crew

[withaflash]

can someone please shed some light on getting the C1D visa? there are companies out there wanting people to have it before even becoming crew

Yes, you can apply for one without a job, as long as you have status in Canada plus a Canadian CPL/ATPL.

1. Do DS-160 application (If you have a B1/B2 it will help - otherwise apply for this too in the same application)
2. Explain at Consulate Interview that you are a pilot seeking employment with a Canadian company that flies into the US. Having the C1D is a pre-requisite for employment.
3. They will ask at the interview to see your pilot license, PR / WP etc. Also heard of some guys being asked some general aviation questions at the interview (what is V1, Vs, MTOW etc) , to check that you are a pilot (true story).

Goof luck.

[canadian_aviator_4]

Why are you guys coming to Canada when the us is so much better?

[CaptDukeNukem]

Why are you guys coming to Canada when the us is so much better?

C1D has nothing to do with getting a job in the USA. It’s for foreign passport holders that require visas to enter the USA flying on foreign aircraft.

[lvf_abv_clouds]

can someone please shed some light on getting the C1D visa? there are companies out there wanting people to have it before even becoming crew

Yes, you can apply for one without a job, as long as you have status in Canada plus a Canadian CPL/ATPL.

1. Do DS-160 application (If you have a B1/B2 it will help - otherwise apply for this too in the same application)
2. Explain at Consulate Interview that you are a pilot seeking employment with a Canadian company that flies into the US. Having the C1D is a pre-requisite for employment.
3. They will ask at the interview to see your pilot license, PR / WP etc. Also heard of some guys being asked some general aviation questions at the interview (what is V1, Vs, MTOW etc) , to check that you are a pilot (true story).

Goof luck.

I'm pretty sure the most important document needed to secure the visa is to get a letter from your employer.

[canadian_aviator_4]

Why are you guys coming to Canada when the us is so much better?

C1D has nothing to do with getting a job in the USA. It’s for foreign passport holders that require visas to enter the USA flying on foreign aircraft.

I’m asking why make any effort to come to Canada with any visa, when you could do the same to go to the us.

[digits_]

Why are you guys coming to Canada when the us is so much better?

C1D has nothing to do with getting a job in the USA. It’s for foreign passport holders that require visas to enter the USA flying on foreign aircraft.

I’m asking why make any effort to come to Canada with any visa, when you could do the same to go to the us.

Visa/PR. rules are different. Not everybody wants to live in the US either. It's not always better.

[StrayPilot]

Does applying for C1/D visas really have waiting times of more that 700 days as shown in the US embassy website?