Med Ali

That is what I head in mind too. But the school I am going too informed me that they don't issue an I-20 for programs that are just four weeks long. In this case, my best chance is to go for a B type visa and while there, go take the course.

that is what I thought too, but like I said the wait time for the B type visa is way longer than that of M/F type. Can I use the fact that I am tied to a class start date (which is in September) and the visa letter provided by the school that I will be enrolled in to expedite the process of my B1/B2 visa application?

I checked the school you sent me and apparently they offer a 12-month program. I did not see any accelerated programs they have to offer compared to the 4-week program I am enrolled in right now at the other aviation school. I will contact them and see if they can offer a similar program.

I checked the school you sent me and apparently they offer a 12-month program. I did not see any accelerated programs they have to offer compared to the 4-week program I am enrolled in right now at the other aviation school. I will contact them and see if they can offer a similar program.

Greetings, I'm looking for assistance with my M-1 visa application to attend a US aviation technical school for around 4 weeks, possibly a bit longer, through their accelerated program. Although the school provided me with a visa letter, it currently lacks SEVIS accreditation, hindering the issuance of the required I-20 form for the M-1 Visa application. I'm asking for help to explore potential solutions. Could the school provide an alternative to the I-20 form? Alternatively, is it possible for them to pursue a prompt SEVIS accreditation to facilitate the quick issuance of the required document? If obtaining the M-1 Visa proves challenging, are there alternative visa options that don't necessitate an I-20 form and that will allow me to pursue the accelerated course at the aviation school? Perhaps I could pursue a visitor visa and participate in the program during the visit period? However, I'm hesitant about opting for a visitor visa due to its significantly longer wait and processing times compared to the M-1 student visa, unless there is a way to make it quicker than actually waiting for 6 months or more for a response. Any insight will be helpful. Thank you for your time!

Hello Everyone! I am an aircraft maintenance mechanic working currently in Tunisia. I got approved by the FAA to take exams for an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, through a signed form called Form 8610-2. This certificate, if granted, allows you to work on US-registered aircraft that are stationed across the globe. To better prepare for these exams, I enrolled in Bakers' School of Aeronautics, which offer an organized two-week paid program that is catered to 8610-2s holders to better their chances of receiving the said certificate. The school is aware that I am a non-US citizen and sent me a VISA letter to help with my visa application. As mentioned before, I am currently employed and work on US registered aircraft, but due to circumstances out of my control, I will be unemployed by the time I start my VISA application. This concerns me as it may impact my chance of approval for a student visa (since I am going to enroll in a school, I figured I should apply for a student visa). Please note, that I do have sufficient funds for the duration of the program and I have visited the USA before on a diplomatic visa. My goal of going after the A&P is to ultimately upgrade my career and look for better work opportunities. I am open to work wherever this license is accepted, not only in the US. So given these circumstances, will being unemployed during the period of the visa application hinder the probability of approval? Additionally, is it feasible to explore employment opportunities with companies willing to support non-U.S. citizens before obtaining the A&P License? Subsequently, if an offer is secured, can this be leveraged in a visa application to convey the following: 1) Enrollment in Bakers' School to pursue A&P studies and tests with the intention of obtaining the A&P License. 2) Commitment to working with the offering company upon receipt of the A&P License (in that case I should switch my visa type to work visa). I will appreciate any insights, advice and recommendation on this matter! Thank y'all so much!