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M-1 Visa and I-20 for Flight Training: Step by Step (2026)

Rhys Lamberton

Published on: 15/10/2026

How to get an M-1 visa for US flight training, step by step: the I-20, SEVIS fee, visa interview, TSA approval, total fees and the mistakes that delay students.

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