I think its better to get a FAA or JAA License if you are on the track for a conventional CPL program...
where FAA is the cheapest, but needs alots of security & back-up checks THEN another stories in the Embassy & the Point of entry (airport) where you will reach the point of hating yourself (I mean you can't even look at the mirror after that for a couple of days), but you'll enjoy it with the Americans (Later), because they are really helpful (almost) &...Americans
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JAA is quiet Expensive, but apreciated by most airlines in the Middle East & doesn't need that security checks & clearances from you + high quality schools are found...
To Sum Up, get a FAA or JAA, leave about $ 50 K - $ 70 K for your training + living expenses...etc., any suggestions?? thats what I would do if I were in your place...good luck man
