Brit wanting to Work in the USA as an Instructor.

[robbobsam 0]

I am new to skydiving and have passed my AFF course, I love it and am now working on increasing my jumps numbers with the intention of training to become an instructor. I have noticed in the employment section vacancies all over the USA for instructors and was wondering.... Is it possible for a Brit to get a visa to legally work in the USA as a parachuting instructor ???

If any of you guys have experience of this I would be grateful for your feedback.

Thank you.

"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd"

[bluetwo 0]

I would have made a clicky but it's a pain with my iPad..... I think I would start here if I was you:

http://london.usembassy.gov/visas.html

I think it might be just as easy to get a green card but honestly I can't say I have any experience with this stuff.

Good luck man

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[devildog 0]

Just my .02 but worry about learning anything and everything in regards to personal skills for now.


edit for the double everything :)

You stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions.

[oldwomanc6 52]

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Just my .02 but worry about learning everything and everything in regards to personal skills for now.

+1

Don't put the cart before the horse.

lisa
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[Squeak 17]

it's bloody hard to get a straight answer here isnt it. Everyone is so quick to tell you what not to do, but they rarely answer the initial question

I think at 4 jumps he is already well aware of the road ahead. There is nothing at all wrong with dreaming and planning for a possible future.
Also given the difficulties in getting a working visa or green card in the states it actually IS something that requires a reasonable amount of prior planning.

To the OP i dont know the requirements for POMS, but as an Aussie we can only get a Sponsored Visa, or try for the "Green Cards Lottery".
Your best and first path would be with the US consulate in your country or there USA Immigration website.

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