SoCal App,
Sir I intend to get a CFI/CFII ratings.I would not mind doing a 2 year(or more) degree course along with that if it allows me to stay and work in US for about 2 years(Got to be cost effective as well!!).For that I have to get F-1 visa.I am in a tight situation financially and getting a degree course along with the ratings will cost me plenty.That is the reason why I chose not to do so.(Can you suggest me any options/alternates?).And also is aviation related F-1 any different from the normal F-1 catagory? Can you explain how is it a replacement to J-1?
As you said no school/college reccomends F-1 for only CFI/II ratings.Only option remaining with me is M-1.It doesnt allow me to work but I think I can gain professional experience (correct me if I am wrong) after complition of the course(i.e CFI/II).I have been contacted by Delta recently and they said I wont be eligible to get F-1 and I'll have to get an M-1.But still after complition of the course I could interview with them and upon selection build a few hours (depending upon time left on my visa after complition of the course) without getting paid which is fine by me atleast its a legal way.