M-1 Visa & Training Request Procedures

A student visa (M-1) is required for anyone who is not a US citizen to do flight training for a certificate or rating in the United States. The flowchart below covers the process for obtaining your visa…  from application to flight and everything in between!

Download the required forms at the bottom of this page (except for those required to fill out online).   All links mentioned in the flowchart are listed at the bottom of the page.

DOWNLOAD REQUIRED FORMS HERE:

• Pre-Application Form

• Credit Card Authorization Form

• Non-immigrant Visa Application – DS-156

• Contact Information and Work History – DS-158

• Supplemental Non-immigration Visa Application – DS-157

• Visa Wait Times

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Obtain Visa
  
• SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitors System)
• Photograph Requirements
• On-Line Nonimmigrant Visa Application – DS-160
• Travel Arrangements
• Housing Accommodations – Universal Vacations
• TSA Registration
• Create New Student Account
• Instructions for completing Candidate Training Application