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Pilot Training on H1B Visa

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Hello, currently i'm on Student Visa and applied for H1b, application is in progress. Can we train during H1b Visa? Thanks,

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  1. John D Collins on Jun 30, 2015

    You can find your answer at this FAQ portion of the TSA website. https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/afsp2/?acct_type=p&section=WN

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  2. Dave M on Jun 30, 2015

    Pretty sure an H1B allows for full or part-time study. The best place to check would be the Department of State (i.e. those who issued the visa).

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  3. marut on Jul 19, 2015

    Hi Rohit,

    You will not be able to go for a PPL on an H1B, you will need apply for a M1 visa, however this will invalidate your H1 and you be on a student visa once you start flight training.

    Please wait for your Green Card and then you can start flight school or go for an M1 visa.

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