International Student VISA Information

Mazzei Flying Service is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. The appropriate visa for vocational flight students is the M-1 visa. The M-1 visa can be issued for a maximum period of 12 months.

If you are a foreign national requesting enrollment, please do the following:

1. Complete the Application for Enrollment and forward to Mazzei Flying Service accompanied by your advance payment of $500.00. Your payment may be by bank check, credit card, or wire transfer. If you choose to use your credit card, please include type (Visa or Master Card), name, account number, and expiration date. The advance payment reserves your place in the school and is refundable less a $50.00 administrative fee should you decide not to attend.

2. If you have any concern about your physical condition, you may wish to obtain an FAA medical examination before leaving your country for the class of medical appropriate to the pilot certificate you are seeking. A list of FAA Medical Examiners for your area can be obtained by contacting the nearest FAA Office in your country. You may also search online for FAA medical examiners at the FAA Aeromed site. If you have any difficulty in locating an Examiner, please advise and we will be happy to forward a list of doctors for your area. If you prefer to wait, we can arrange for you to take your FAA medical exam upon arrival. The fee for the exam is only $80.00 in Fresno. The cost of the exam is not included in the course price.

3. Submit either a photocopy of your birth certificate (registration of birth) or passport.

4. You must be able to read, speak and understand English. If you have any concerns regarding your English ability, please phone our school. We will be happy to assist in determining your English ability. Experience has shown that most foreign nationals have adequate English skills for flight training. If you have a basic knowledge of English, but question your conversational ability, do not be too concerned. Your conversational ability should improve quickly during flight training.

5. A minimum level of education is required for issuance of an M-1 visa. If you do not have at least the equivalent of 12 years of basic education, you should phone our school for an informal interview, so we can help you determine your ability to benefit from flight training.

Confirmation of Enrollment and Visa Issuance

When your Application for Enrollment has been accepted, a letter of confirmation will be mailed to you. The letter will confirm your course enrollment, start date, and special housing arrangements if requested. Any estimate of course credit will be based upon the flight information you provide in your Application for Enrollment , So, please give us complete and accurate information of any previous flight experience you may have. If you are applying for a visa, included with your confirmation letter will be your form I-20M for the M-1 Student visa. You will need to take your passport and visa form to your nearest American Embassy or U.S. Consulate Office for issuance of your visa.