Quote: (06-25-2011 08:10 PM)MiXX Wrote:
Quote: (06-25-2011 07:36 PM)Sonny Forelli Wrote:
I really wanted to do a cross-country trip of the US this year but my application for a tourist visa was rejected. I'm not sure what to do next. I've heard that reapplying too soon is not a good idea.
Is applying for a student visa to get a pilot's license/flight school a surefire method to get a visa?
What passport do you have? If a tourist Visa was recently denied, then re-applying too soon for the same Tourist Visa would likely yield the same results.
My advice, and I am not an immigration attorney mind you, but from what I have seen is that applying for a student Visa is much easier than a tourist Visa.
Get in touch with a local immigration attorney that can help you. I think they are worth the expense, especially if you have already been denied.
My .02
Mixx
Indian passport... and the thing is I don't really want to fork over 40 thousand dollars for flight school now if there's an easier way. I just want to visit places.
Also, my academic record is a bit "unique". I have 2 diplomas, which is what I mentioned in the tourist visa application last time, which is true, but as far as the formal education system goes- I dropped out in 9th grade (did not mention this). And I believe most flight schools need at least grade 12 qualifications. Such certificate can be "arranged" in India nevertheless, but there are a lot of open-ended questions.
I think I'll contact Murthy.com or Y-axis, though the latter seem to only fill out forms and render clerical services.
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