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"Do I need a visa?"

All foreign nationals who are not US citizens or permanent lawful residents Student Videos
require a student visa if they want to enroll on a study course. There are 2
student visas in the US:

M1 ‑ Non Academic
F1 ‑ Academic
 
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Students attending flight training programs Airline Pilot License and College Our jet transition course
Degree will be eligible to obtain an academic student visa type F‑1. This visa will simulator is included in Pro‑
allow you to work on campus (as a flight instructor) 20 hours per week and Pilot programs
receive salary. Students attending flight training programs Commercial Pilot and
non‑integrated modular courses, will be eligible to obtain non‑academic student
visa type M‑1

In the past, when the US economy was booming and the country was struggling
withe the inflex of illegal immigrants from the developing countries, it was faitly
difficult to obtain one. However, in the recent years, US became in dire need to
help it's economy to overcome the financial crisis and unemployment, thus Meet the students: Jessica
completely re‑arranging US Department of State's priorities. As a result, US Jessica is from China. She is
consulates are more willing to consider a much wider range of applicants for the working on her PPL. She is
academic and, especially, non‑academic student visas. inspiring to become one of the
few Asia's female pilots after
Please remember: If you are enrolling into the following programs:
graduation.

 Full Professional Airline Pilot Program

 Pathway College Program

 College Degree Program

You will need an F‑1 academic visa.

  Meet the students: Mustafa

Mustafa has completed his
All other program require an M‑1 non‑academic visa.
CPL/CFI training in the US and
  looking to start his airline
employment shortly.
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Main requirements
"Do I qualify?"
Meet the students: Muh
US Department of State, which runs the US consulates around the World, has Muhammed is a very successful
softened the eligibility requirements for the student visas for Indonesian, student from Saudi. He has
Malaysian, Indian and other Asian students. The current eligibility parameters are finished PPL in record time and
assessed from on multile levels but mainly from only one perspective: "Does this working on Instrument Rating.
student have a reason to come back to his home country after the completion of
his flight training?" Therefore, the following documents will be of great help when
applying for a US F1 or M1 visa:

Official invitation to the pilot training course (I‑20 form)

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A support letter from a consultaning company in the US, stating that you
are suitable for flight training and passed all the enrollment
requirements.

A letter from a local employer (in your home country) with a guaranteed
offer of employment or employment interview in case of successful
Meet the students: Pedro
completion of your flight training.
Pedro is from Brazil. He fas
Proof that you or your familiy resides in your home country and owns quckly finished PPL/IR and now
valuable assets, such as real‑estate. Alternatively, a proof that you are working on FAA CPL.
married or in a long‑term relationship and your wife or husband own
assets.

Proof that you or your familiy has a sufficient income to support you and
pay for your flight training program.

We or our partners provide You or your family provides Meet the students: Simon
  Simon is from Colombia. Like
all our students, he finished his
As you can see, most eligible candidates should have no problem obtaining F‑1
PPL is record times and soon to
or M‑1 visa, as soon as the basic critiria are met and all the supporting graduate with FAA CPL/ME/IR.
paperwork is furnished during the interview. Our company, in turn, will be able to
provide the main 3 items to help you with the visa application and the approval
process.

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Meet the students: Gene

Gene is from Israel. He
Process completed his Zero to CPL
"How do I apply for my visa?" program with us in under 10
months and received a B737
You will need to follow the outlined below steps in order to be able to obtain your
employment offer.
M1 visa without much difficulty:

Receive all the visa support documents from us, including:

I‑20 form (offical invitation to the course)
Enrollment Letter (confirmation that you have passed all the
required testing and interview with a certified FAA flight
instructor)
Aviation company interview guarantee letter (from either a local Meet the students: Oles
airline, flight school or a charter company with a guarantee to Oles is from Ukraine. He soloed
interview you for the purspose of employment as a pilot/flight
crew) only 1 months after arriving in
the US and finishing his PPL to
continue with IR/CPL.

employment offer.
Call your local US consulate and request to make an appointment for
the F‑1 or M‑1 visa interview. Have your I‑20 control number ready,
as you will need it to set an appointment. The consulate will mail or
 
email you an appointment confirmation letter containing date and
time for your appointment withim 7 business days or less.
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Apply
Collect all the documents required to prove your intent to return to Online
your home country. In addition, ensure that you have the following
standard US Consular forms completed:
DS‑160 and all other visa application forms required regionally.
See your local US consulate for requirements and download
forms online.
TSA registration proof (you will receive it after enrollment)
SEVIS I‑901 payment receipt (please visit SEVIS website to pay
the one‑time Internation Student Fee)

Make the US Consulate fee payment through their preferred method

of payment collection. For Indonesian and Malaysian residents, please
register and make a payment here: US Visa Interview Registration

Attend the F‑1 or M‑1 visa interview at your regional US consulate.

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Expect your passport to arrive within 7 to 14 business days after the
interview. In some cases, you may be required to go back to the
consulate to pick‑up your passport personally.

Once the process is complete, go ahead and buy airline tickets to

Orlando International Airport in Florida (MCO) or Daytona Beach
International Airport (DAB). We will pick you up and transport you
directly to your new accommodation in Ormond Beach.

Submit your fingerprints to the TSA the next day after arrival. (We will
take you to the local police station to do this).

Receive your final Notice of Approval from the TSA the next day after
submitting your fingerprints and START FLYING!

 
 

It may look complicated but, in fact, it is not. The process may be a little time‑
consuming and may take a few days, but it is worth it, as you will save MONTHS
by training for your commecial license in the US instead of your home country.

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Interview
"What will I be asked during the interview?"

The interview at your regional US Consulate should take 10‑15

minutes (not including the waiting time, which may vary and depend
on other people) and will involve several questions about your
current financial and social situation, your knowledge of English and
future career intentions. You will get a decision on your visa
immediately after the interview.

The main thing you must know and be able to answer:

Q: Why do you want to be a pilot?

A: Too many reasons! But some of them are outlined here.

Q: Why do you want to do you flight training in the United States?

(tell the truth!)
A: Too many reasons, again! But some of them are outlined
here.

Q: What is your personal situation?

A: [tell the truth!]

Q: How are you financiang your flight training?

A: [tell the truth!]

Q: Are there any companies interested in hiring you as a pilot

after you finsih your flight training in the US?
A: [show the interview guarantee letter]

Q: How is your English?

A: [good and you are taking classes]

Other questions may be more personal. Please ensure you are

honest and confident during the interview. Give straign and decisive
answers. Refer to paperwork. You should be Okay!

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Paperwork
"What do I need to bring to the Interview?"

You must consult with your regional consulate for exact

requirements to obtain F‑1 or M‑1 visa. Also, when you schedule

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your interview over the phone, the attendant will advise you what to
bring to the appointment and where to download the forms.

As a rule, you will require the following items:

Completed Visa application forms, including DS‑156/157/158

and 160. [please check with the consulate]
I‑20 form
Recommendation letter from the interviewing certified FAA
flight instructor
Training contract
Proof of funds to pay for the training
Proof of personal or family assets
Interview guarantee from the local airline/charter business
 

We will make sure to closely guide you through the entire process of
obtaining these documents to ensure that everything is in order
before you show up at the consulate.

We will send you a detailed e‑mail with the instructions how to

proceed in each and every step of the way. It's much easier then you
think!

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Fees
"How much will this cost?"

Currently, the US consulate has set it's visa processing fee at $130
USD per visa. You regional fees may vary. Please check with the
local US consulate.

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