VISA PROCESS
PROCEDURE TO COORDINATE AN APPOINTMENT IN THE US EMBASSY
During the interview at the embassy, the student must present the letter of acceptance from ADF Airways, original bank statements, passport and proof of financial resources.
When you receive the I-20, contact the US embassy or consulate in your country of residence to begin the process of getting an appointment for the student visa approval. You should already have an idea of what you need to do since you would have contacted the US Embassy as stated in the previous paragraph. As a rule, you will want to take your passport, I-20 and acceptance letter, original bank documents, and proof of financial means to your appointment.
Once you secure an appointment with the US consulate or embassy, please call ADF or contact your commercial advisor to make sure they are aware of the appointment date. They will also provide you with helpful information, which will make your meeting with the US embassy or consulate as easy as possible.
After receiving the I-20, please enter in the following HERE. Here you will have to pay the SEVIS fee (SEVIS fees may vary without previous notice in your country of residence). The student must present the payment confirmation at the US embassy during the interview. The SEVIS ID is on the first page on the upper left corner of the I-20 form. In addition, during the interview at the embassy, the student must present the School acceptance letter, original bank statements, passport and proof of economic resources.
SEVIS PROCESS FOR AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR EMBASSY
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE I-20 FORM
PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS
- Present yourself and pass a conversational English interview with the Chief Pilot of the Academy, via SKYPE (please request the respective format).
- Fill out the attached form (3 sheets). All forms must be signed to confirm that you have read and understood its content. Answers in Spanish, please. Copy of passport (valid for at least one year).
- Send the cost estimate, duly signed by the parent or sponsor.
- A bank statement showing that you or your sponsor have sufficient financial means to pay for your studies and living expenses in the U.S. For this purpose you must submit original documents of bank letters, bank statements, savings accounts, or fixed deposits from any banking institution in the world, with a minimum balance of US $12,990. Please send scanned documents of the originals, we will not accept documents obtained through the internet.
Tuition or registration fee of US $600
You can do it by sending a bank transfer (request account information to your Academic Counselor). - By credit card (Ask your Academic Counselor for the indicated form).
- Certificate of the last year of studies (minimum to have obtained a high school degree).
- Upon arrival at ADF AIRWAYS, the student must submit a basic mathematics knowledge test
- Send a color photo size 5 x 5 white background in JPG format.
NOTE: REMEMBER THAT THE VISA YOU ARE APPLYING TO IS THE M-1 FOR VOCATIONAL STUDENTS. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND DURING ALL OF THE APPLICATION PROCESSES THAT WILL BE COMPLETED VIA INTERNET TO AVOID ANY INCONVENIENCE. IT IS NECESSARY TO CHECK WITH THE CONSULAR OFFICIAL THAT THE GRANTED VISA CORRESPONDS TO THE M-1 VOCATIONAL STUDENT VISA. IN CASE OF A MISTAKE IN YOUR VISA TYPE, YOU WILL HAVE TO GO TO THE EMBASSY AGAIN TO REQUEST A CORRECTION. IN CASE OF ENTERING THE STATES WITH A DIFFERENT VISA, YOU WILL HAVE TO RETURN TO YOUR COUNTRY TO MAKE THE CORRECTION.
APPROVAL
When the U.S. Embassy approves your M-1 student visa, they will mail you your passport and I-20 form (CHECK THAT THE I-20 HAS BEEN RETURNED BY THE EMBASSY). AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THE PASSPORT WITH THE VISA, YOU MUST SEND YOUR SCANNED VISA TO THE ADDRESS: yazmin.farkas@adfairways.net, TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT VISA OR YOU CAN CHECK IT WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR. Do not forget that when entering the United States you must bring your passport and the I-20 (IF YOU DO NOT BRING IT UPON ARRIVAL IN MIAMI, YOU RISK BEING RETURNED TO YOUR COUNTRY).
IMPORTANT: You must fill out the TSA paperwork (instructions enclosed) on the day you receive the I-20 and arrive before the date specified on the I-20 (instructions enclosed).
The student must report to ADF AIRWAYS no later than 48 hours after arrival in the country, as they must complete the registration documents, finish the TSA paperwork (fingerprinting) and meet the requirements of the Academy and the U.S. Government. “ALL M-1 VISA STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH A MINIMUM OF 22 HOURS OF ATTENDANCE PER WEEK TO BE FULL-TIME STUDENTS, IF THEY DO NOT COMPLY WITH THIS MIGRATION REQUIREMENT, THE VISA MAY BE CANCELLED BY THE SCHOOL”.
To enter the US, you must have in your possession:
Valid and Current Passport
I-20 You MUST report to ADF Airways no later than 48 hours after your entry into the US. When you arrive at ADF, you will be enrolled in our program. You will be fingerprinted to complete the TSA process. You will also be briefed on the requirements to maintain your student visa. All enrollments will follow US government rules and ADF policies. The US government requires that all students on a Student visa must:
Study or train for a minimum of 22 hours per week, and a minimum of 5 days a week.
Remember: you cannot work in the US (remember, an M1 visa DOES NOT allow you to work in the US)
ENTERING THE U.S.
PAYMENTS
The students, parents or sponsors, must make an initial payment of US $ 12,990.00. The initial US $5000.00 is corresponding to start the private stage. When these US$5,000.00 reach a balance of US$500.00, the student must make the next payment of US$5,000 to continue his/her study process and keep the discounts offered in our price list. On the other hand, the US$5,880.00 is to anticipate the quota of the Jet Transition program. This payment must be made in advance so that Jet Dream continues to maintain the exclusivity of the course and the use of the simulators with ADF Airways. If the Student does not finish his / her process for some reason, there will be no refund. In exceptional cases, that the Academic Council will study the case and decide if its refundable or not. It is important for the student to be clear that this is a serious and rigorous process that will demand the best of their effort and commitment. ADF AIRWAYS DOES NOT RECEIVE CASH. PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE BY CHECK, BANK TRANSFER OR CREDIT CARD. The purchase of the book package is mandatory ADF won’t accept books from elsewhere. Training cost must be paid directly to ADF.
The I-20 form has a 12-month duration. Your training course should take between 8 and 10 months to complete. Any student who has been in the country for more than 10 months and has not completed training will need to be evaluated by the Academy’s board of directors before being granted a visa extension. If you are approved for an extension, you will need to make a $1,000.00 payment and submit any relevant documents.
I-20 EXTENSION OR RENEWAL
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