Do I need to be a US Citizen to join the Academy?

Do I need to be a US Citizen to join the Academy?

In short, No.

In order to join the Academy you need to be legally in the US and authorized to study. A current US Passport or US Birth Certificate is required, or if a foreign Citizen, a Permanent Resident card or a Visa that allows study.

Foreign Citizens require a quick TSA background check approval (normally takes 2 weeks).

At our San Diego, CA (KSEE) location we are able to issue I-20's to International Students that go towards the issuance of an M-1 Student Visa.

 

More here: https://www.slingpilotacademy.com/prerequisites/

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