Aviator3925 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:20 am 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.

1fltatatym wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:41 pm 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

canadian_aviator_4 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:51 pm Why are you guys coming to Canada when the us is so much better?

withaflash wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 11:10 am

1fltatatym wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:41 pm 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.

CaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 3:14 am

canadian_aviator_4 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:51 pm 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.

canadian_aviator_4 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 12:38 pm

CaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 3:14 am

canadian_aviator_4 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:51 pm 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.

withaflash wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 11:10 am

1fltatatym wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:41 pm 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.