International
Visa & English Requirements
ADMISSION PROCESS - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Non-US citizens studying in the United States generally need a student visa. Given events of the recent past, flight training is monitored especially closely. The purpose of your visit determines what visa you will need. Students traveling to the United States for flight training need to apply for a student visa. You can contact the US embassy in your home country to determine what kind of visa you will need. Below is a list of steps to be followed for enrolling
STEP 1: OBTAIN I-20 FOR M-1 VISA
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Complete application forms.
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Bank statement showing funds for M1 Visa
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Photo of your passport
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Make fee payment: USD $500 as I-20 processing fee and be eligible to attain M1 visa.
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Email the above documents to haram1215@hotmail.com.
STEP 2: VISA APPLICATION
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Register with SEVIS and pay the I-901 fee.
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Read the FAQ section of SEVIS.
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SEVIS registration is required for all international students attending school in the USA.
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SEVIS Registration must be complete before applying for Visa.
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Check the document and photo requirements for visa processing.
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Fill out the visa form & take an appointment for the personal interview.
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Receipt of SEVIS payment required for Visa interview.
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Attend the visa interview and get one step closer to your destination.
STEP 3: OBTAIN YOUR VISA
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Obtain your visa from the embassy / consulate nearest to you.
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Register with TSA for initial stage of flying.
ADMISSION PROCESS - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Become fluent in English at NS Aviation Flight Academy.
We’ll assess your level of English to help you know where to begin.
We are excited that you have decided to start your pilot training at NS Aviation Flight Academy. Learning to fly is fun and exciting and safety is one of our top priorities, but it comes with a big responsibility. Communicating properly with other pilots and the control towers is a large part of your training, and it is for this reason that pilots must be able to communicate properly in English.
Prior to your arrival, we will help determine your level of English language by having you complete an easy conversation with our Director of Admissions. The assessment helps us determine your level of English fluency and identify areas that you may need to improve to be successful in the program, including aviation-specific vocabulary.
The best way to obtain better proficiency speaking a foreign language is by immersing yourself where that language is spoken. At NS Aviation Flight Academy, you will have the opportunity to practice English in and around town, and with fellow classmates experiencing similar situations. To maximize your experience, we are happy to help arrange a host family near the academy.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us at (213)321-2997.