Thanks for the information Richard; I was one of the folks pestering you (well actually Andrew M) on this topic.
Could you clear a couple of things up? First, the
www.flightschoolcandidates.gov website seems to indicate that the new TSA rule applies to students seeking training toward FAA qualifications; so, are those (this includes me) seeking JAR variants subject to this rule as well? Second, is it definitely okay to go through the application procedure on arrival at NAC (or any other school, obviously) or is it necessary to go through the aforementioned website in order to get over the visa hurdles?
FYI, I'm due to arrive in early November; more worryingly (for me) my visa interview is just after the introduction date of October 20th; I wonder whether it'll cause a problem? (I think others are in a similar boat on this one.)
BTW, good luck to you and the other schools in dealing with this; the 130 fee etc are annoying for us students, but it looks like the burden for you folks is much heavier. (Hey paperwork just keeps taking over . . . . )
Best wishes, DPM