Just a quick addition to the above replies.
When you arrive at the FSDO, make sure you have a photo ID (passport) with your other paperwork.
I have taken students to the local FSDO in San Diego and some of the FAA can be quite anal, especially with completing the 8710 Airman application form.
Good example is a student put "n/a" in the box for social security number, and where it says citizenship, he put British. The FSDO officer tore up the application and really gave the poor guy some stick because he didn't write 'NONE' and 'UNITED KINGDOM'. I'm not trying to scare you off, but be warned some of the FAA FSDO officers can be
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Happy flying stateside
