Flight Training in the States (FLORIDA)
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slim_slag,
I recently posted the M-1 visa application on PPRuNe for anyone wondering what the application entailed.
You can review that post by clicking here.
When we receive our completed enrollment form from the prospective student, we issue the M-1 visa application, as referenced above. The application is mailed to the student already completed and signed by our admissions department head. The student takes it to the U.S. Embassy along with the form OF-156 (which is about to be replaced with form DS-156). OF-156/DS-156 is a form which can be downloaded via the internet and needs to be filled out by the student prior to visiting the U.S. Embassy.
The difference in procedure between a British citizen and a Tunisian citizen is the Tunisian citizen does not fill out the OF-156, instead has an interview at the U.S. Embassy and has to show financial viability.
Happy Flying,
Capt. Richard J. Gentil, Pres.
Naples Air Center, Inc.
I recently posted the M-1 visa application on PPRuNe for anyone wondering what the application entailed.
You can review that post by clicking here.
When we receive our completed enrollment form from the prospective student, we issue the M-1 visa application, as referenced above. The application is mailed to the student already completed and signed by our admissions department head. The student takes it to the U.S. Embassy along with the form OF-156 (which is about to be replaced with form DS-156). OF-156/DS-156 is a form which can be downloaded via the internet and needs to be filled out by the student prior to visiting the U.S. Embassy.
The difference in procedure between a British citizen and a Tunisian citizen is the Tunisian citizen does not fill out the OF-156, instead has an interview at the U.S. Embassy and has to show financial viability.
Happy Flying,
Capt. Richard J. Gentil, Pres.
Naples Air Center, Inc.
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Naples,
Thankyou for the link, very informative.
Maybe it's a nit-pick but the Embassy issues the visa, you provide the neccessary supporting documentation. Given the circumstances, I am surprised that they are issuing visas to foreigners to learn to fly in as little as 5 days, but am delighted to accept it's true.
From my interacting with Americans since the attack, it's obvious to me that there are 'good' foreigners and 'bad' foreigners. That may be unfortunate but it appears to be the case. I would imagine that the British citizen would obtain a visa in a lot less time than the Tunisian. I would also imagine there would be a difference in welcome at the flight school. Brits are especially favoured right now by Americans. I think Tony Blair is better received in the US than in the UK
and that cruise missile we fired on the first day was diplomatic money well spent !!
I suppose the difference in approach towards nationalities is already proven by the fact that some nationalities require visas to enter as a tourist, and others do not.
Thankyou for the link, very informative.
Maybe it's a nit-pick but the Embassy issues the visa, you provide the neccessary supporting documentation. Given the circumstances, I am surprised that they are issuing visas to foreigners to learn to fly in as little as 5 days, but am delighted to accept it's true.
From my interacting with Americans since the attack, it's obvious to me that there are 'good' foreigners and 'bad' foreigners. That may be unfortunate but it appears to be the case. I would imagine that the British citizen would obtain a visa in a lot less time than the Tunisian. I would also imagine there would be a difference in welcome at the flight school. Brits are especially favoured right now by Americans. I think Tony Blair is better received in the US than in the UK
and that cruise missile we fired on the first day was diplomatic money well spent !!I suppose the difference in approach towards nationalities is already proven by the fact that some nationalities require visas to enter as a tourist, and others do not.
