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| International Student Admission Process |
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| APPLY |
- Complete I-20 Application
- Download I-20 Application here
- Return completed I-20 application via e-mail or mail (Instructions are included on the I-20 application)
- Submit Official Financial Verification (Instructions on I-20 Application)
- Pay International Student Processing Fee of $250 (Instructions on I-20 Application)
- Review International Student Checklist
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| OBTAIN M-1 VISA |
- Receive Signed I-20 Form and Admission Letter from Cirrus Aviation
- Once received, you must pay for the I-20 a fee of $200 at the following website: www.FMJfee.com. This payment process is called the I-901 Form and Fee.
- Keep a printed copy of the I-901 payment receipt for the visa interview
- Keep the Admission Letter from Cirrus Aviation for your visa interview
- Interview with US Embassy in home country
- Schedule Interview -- Visit your local embassy or consulate online for more information. Go to http://USembassy.State.gov and find your country.
- Review the Interview Preparation for Visa Guide
- Pay the visa application fee from your local consulate or embassy website -- keep printed copy of the receipt for visa interview.
- Receive M-1 Visa
- Contact Cirrus Aviation for official start date
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| MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS |
- Purchase Airline Tickets
- Choose travel dates based on starting and ending dates
- Arrive into Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) if possible
- E-mail or mail travel itinerary to Cirrus Aviation
- Make Housing Accommodations - Please contact us if recommendations are needed
- Arrange For Transportation During Stay - Purchasing a used car is recommended, although long-term car rentals are available
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| REGISTER WITH TSA (Transportation Security Administration) |
- Create online account - go to www.flightschoolcandidates.gov to start
- Follow TSA Guide
- Final Approval will be received shortly after fingerprinting is submitted. Fingerprinting can be done in home country or in US.
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| ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN |
- Arrange For Pickup From Airport
- If arriving into Sarasota, contact us 1 week prior to arrival for transportation from the airport to your housing
- If arriving into Tampa, visit www.stexps.com for shuttle information to Sarasota
- Check in to Housing
- Check in with Cirrus Aviation
- Meet and greet with Chief Flight Instructor
- Receive schedule
- Purchase study materials
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