International Students

 

            Becoming eligible to obtain flight training in the United States consists of three straightforward but                          important steps. They are:

                         Application and acceptance to a flight school program approved to issue I-20 VISA
                         applications.

                         Registering with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System and otaining an
                         M-1 VISA to enter the country. 

                         Regristration with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) through the Alien Flight  
                         Student Program (AFSP) online. 
              
            Details as to how to work through these steps is as follows:

 
             1. Complete and submit our online enrollment form found here along with a copy of your passport.
                 Unlike  many schools there is no application fee. We will then email your I-20 VISA application and
                 SEVIS ID number and then mail or courier a copy to your provided address. Complete the SEVIS
                 Form I-901 and pay the required fees by going to www.fmjfee.com.  Further information                        
                 can be found at www.ice.gov

              2. Contact the U.S. Embassy in your country to schedule an interview to obtain your M1 VISA.
                  Detailed information on how to obtain Your M1 Visa and what to take to your interview can
                  be found at: www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html.  Locations of U.S. 
                  Embassies can be found at www.usembassy.gov. VISA wait time information can be found here.
                  
              3. Once your VISA is approved we will be notified and you will be asked to provide transportation
                  details to US. We offer free transportation from Daytona Beach International Airport.

              4. Register with the TSA online. We will email detailed instructions or walk you this step personally 
                  upon your arrival.  More information on this step can be found at www.flightschoolcandidates.gov 
                  The TSA requires a $130.00 processing fee per course. Your photo and fingerprints will be sent 
                   to the TSA for approval.  You must also obtain an FAA Class I medical exam. You may obtain one 
                   in your own country or we will arrange for one for you upon your arrival.  You can locate an
                   approved examiner in your country by following this link: www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator

               5. Your flight training will begin following TSA approval.