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Post I 20 1. Sevis Fees There is a $200 SEVIS FEE that you are responsible for. Once you receive your I-20, Please go to www.fmjfee.com.Once on the webpage if you have any questions regarding what you are about to pay for please click on "More Information. If you have no further questions and are ready to pay the fee, choose "Proceed to I-901 form and payment". Once on the page follow the instructions to make your payment. You will be asked for the SEVIS Number, which is located on the upper right hand corner of your I-20 form. If you have any problems or questions, please contact the phone number that is on the left side of the webpage.
2. M-1 Visa Procedure Please go to the US embassy website covering your area and obtain the exact details. The following websites are for various regions as per the address on your passport.
1. newdelhi.usembassy.gov 2. mumbai.usconsulate.gov 3. chennai.usconsulate.gov 4. calcutta.usconsulate.gov
You are required to pay the US Visa application fee at the HDFC bank Please go to U.S. embassy website and obtain an appointment for your Visa. Once you obtain the visa appointment please contact for obtaining guidance on documentation and the actual Interview.
3. Post Visa ProcedureTravel Plans and Arrival If you have received your Visa please make your travel plans such that you arrive in the USA 10 days prior to the date of starting of your course. Our course begins 15th of every month which means you must arrive by the 5th of that month is located at Airport. International students may arrive at the following International airports
1. Fort Lauderdale International (FLL) 2. Palm Beach International (PBI). 3. Miami International (MIA).
Pick up is made available from the above three airports on Mondays to Saturdays between 9 AM to 8 PM only. If you arrive at any other time please make your own arrangements for stay for the particular day and night. If you wish to make your own arrangements you are expected to arrive at the Academy on any working day between 9AM and 6 PM. Also, please keep us informed about your travel. You are requested to inform the school two weeks in advance about your arrival. Also guests arriving with a student are not permitted to stay in the student housing and must make their own arrangements.
4. TSA On finalization of your travel plans you are requested to pre-enroll for TSAINATA and pay the Finger Printing Charges ($74.00). This will make the finger printing process quicker upon arrival in the USA. You must print the form and bring it with you to the USA. If you do not have that form when you arrive at American Flying Academy, we will not be able to complete the fingerprinting process, therefore delaying your training. You do not have to get your fingerprinting done in India.
Please go here: http://www.tsc-csc.com/printoffices/GetAirportlnfo.cfm?printofficeid=728
5. Finances Based on your payment options you may cater for the following:
· Total Payment Upfront. A draft for or wire transfer of $53,858.00 USD to be given before training is to commence. In addition please carry $6000 in cash and travelers cheques in US dollars for opening a personal account for payments for accommodation and other expenses. The personal account can be added to by wire transfers or other means on need basis.
· Payment through bank loans. The Bank should be advised to disburse the loan in four installments with the first installment being $9,.900.00 which should be carried by the individual. Subsequent installments should be planned by the bank after every 30 days. You may also find out if Bank needs any special documents from the school so that the installments are not delayed. Additionally please carry cash of $6000.00 for personal payments.
The school will not provide any training whatsoever in case of shortage of finances in the individuals account. The onus of having adequate funds rests with the student and his family.
6. Items to bring with you The weather is generally warm but does get nippy on occasions and therefore you may want to bring clothing accordingly. You will not need heavy woolens but a few light sweaters may be needed. You are requested to bring the following items in addition to the normal personal equipment and clothing:
1. Two Khaki and Two black trousers.
2. Light bedding to include a pillow, a blanket, sheets and pillow slips.
3. Bath towels to include bath towels, hand towels and wash clothes.
4. A laptop computer is desirable
The kitchen is fully equipped so there is no need to bring any utensils. Also as most people cook and eat together there is no need to bring any groceries as these are available conveniently. If you use American Flying Academy’s transportation you will be driven to the grocery store once weekly, but if you opt to use other transportation you will be responsible for your own transportation to the store. If you have any questions please feel free to email them to us at
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7. Health Insurance Medical treatment in most western countries is very expensive, often several times over what the same treatment would cost in India. Students, especially from India and other countries, invariably will find it difficult to pay for medical emergencies and therefore must buy Medical Insurance. Students can choose to insure themselves either in India or abroad. Student insurance policies cost $500-900 per year in the USA. The cheapest worldwide cover offered by Indian insurers is $168-234 for one year. The insurance policies offered by universities abroad generally provide only medical coverage; non-medical risks are not insured. Which is why most students prefer to buy coverage in India itself. The following companies in India offer good Student Health Insurance policies and these can be bought on line:
· Gholamandalam. · IGIGI Lombard. · Tata AIG · Bajaj Allianz.
You should take out a suitable Health insurance policy before you proceed to the USA.
8. Accommodations American Flying Academy is near many rental communities that rent at an average of $1,000/month. Some students buy a bicycle for commuting or purchase a car for an average of $1,000. All are acceptable forms of transportation.
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