[navyretread]

Big Sky, I don't know the facts but I suspect there is at least some obligation on the part of the sponsor and the reason a company would take that obligation on is they are having a problem with a particular skill set that the foreign worker applicant can satisfy.

In the case of flying skills, I suspect there are many, many, MANY, (like, a lot) of prospective applicants to competer for each position so, if you're the regional airline, why take it on? I hope that doesn't sound cold blooded and please don't take it as an attempt to discourage you but it's just business and those are the realities. I firmly believe if you keep at it and try every door that even hints at being open to you, you will succeed. Be open to all possibilities.

Good luck.