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Check VISA Wait Times Please click here to check VISA Wait Times! M1 Training VISA An M1 Student Training VISA is required for Flight Training undertaken in the United States... You will need to obtain an M1 VISA if you are training towards your INITIAL Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Multi Engine Rating, Instrument Rating, or Instructor Rating. If you already hold a valid License or Rating and you are simply wishing to convert it, EX; FAA PPL to JAA PPL, or perhaps JAA CPL, IR, MEP to FAA CPL, IR, MEP you will NOT need to obtain a M1 VISA because you already have obtained the training, you are simply converting it to another license of equivilent type. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) TSA Registration is required ONLY IF you are undertaking the following: Initial Private Pilot License Initial Multi Engine Rating Initial Instrument Rating TSA Registration is NOT required if you are converting your license or rating from an equivilent for example; FAA PPL to JAA PPL or, JAA MEP to FAA MEP. As part of the process you will also need to fill out the three forms listed below. You may download these .PDF forms now and start to pre-fill them out, however please note that the US authorities now prefer these forms to be filled out online and submitted before your interview date. (Which will also save you time on the day fo your interview). Details on how to complete this process will be sent to you through email once you have completed your I-20 application form.
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