If you are considering learning to fly in the US but are not a US citizen then you will need to apply for the AFSP (Alien Flight Student Program). Basically they want to understand what kind of risk I am to US security if I were to get my pilots license. I think it's a good thing they have these checks, and I was actually quire surprised how efficient the application process is. Basically they needed to know where I was from, where I have lived in the last 5 years, get a copy of my passport and visa, and also get a copy of my finger prints. The flight school also need to confirm you as a member, and they take a copy of your passport also to verify what you have sent the TSA.
The whole process from start to finish took about a week and a half including getting digital fingerprints done at SFO airport. As of today I'm permitted to start my flight training! How much did it cost? An extra $130 application fee, and $110 for the finger prints.
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