Seeking Guidance on Applying for a U.S. Visa while Currently Unemployed.

[Med Ali 0]

Hello Everyone! I am an aircraft maintenance mechanic working currently in Tunisia. I got approved by the FAA to take exams for an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, through a signed form called Form 8610-2. This certificate, if granted, allows you to work on US-registered aircraft that are stationed across the globe. To better prepare for these exams, I enrolled in Bakers' School of Aeronautics, which offer an organized two-week paid program that is catered to 8610-2s holders to better their chances of receiving the said certificate. The school is aware that I am a non-US citizen and sent me a VISA letter to help with my visa application.

 

As mentioned before, I am currently employed and work on US registered aircraft, but due to circumstances out of my control, I will be unemployed by the time I start my VISA application. This concerns me as it may impact my chance of approval for a student visa (since I am going to enroll in a school, I figured I should apply for a student visa). Please note, that I do have sufficient funds for the duration of the program and I have visited the USA before on a diplomatic visa.

 

My goal of going after the A&P is to ultimately upgrade my career and look for better work opportunities. I am open to work wherever this license is accepted, not only in the US. 

So given these circumstances, will being unemployed during the period of the visa application hinder the probability of approval?

Additionally, is it feasible to explore employment opportunities with companies willing to support non-U.S. citizens before obtaining the A&P License? Subsequently, if an offer is secured, can this be leveraged in a visa application to convey the following: 1) Enrollment in Bakers' School to pursue A&P studies and tests with the intention of obtaining the A&P License. 2) Commitment to working with the offering company upon receipt of the A&P License (in that case I should switch my visa type to work visa).

I will appreciate any insights, advice and recommendation on this matter!

 

Thank y'all so much! 

 

[milimelo 4,477]

They're not going to issue you a visa with such a clear intention of not returning to your home country. 

[Boiler 45,467]

Being unemployed will  certainly not help your application, I would recommend applying when you do have a job.

 

I do not know what your qualifications are but you do not switch visa's, if an employer wishes to sponsor you for a work visa that would be a separate application.

 

You can explore employment opportunities now.