Recurrent Training - Visa Question

[sooty615]

It's that time again, and I'm due to visit US for recurrent training. I have never before bothered to get a Student Visa, but was recently told by someone that I should.

Is this really the case?

[merlinxx]

Nope you don't need one, no advantage, visa waiver is all you need with GB passport

[mutt]

Ask the school where you are going if a visa is required. Dont take the answer from Pprune.


Mutt

[jr of dallas]

you don't need a visa same as for the TSA if you already did an initial in the usa.
Went for my recurrent in january with only my valid passport...

[merlinxx]

Hi Mutt,

The trng establishment should forward all data on non US citizen trainees to the authorities at the time of booking/sim slot confirmation. Though accept yr statement, 'tis a CYA situ after all.

[capt.sparrow]

Have just come back from recurrent. I have a B1 or something which is basically your usual business/tourist visa (same as a visa waiver really). Never had to get a student visa for initial or recurrent.

[roljoe]

Same as Cpt sparrow...and twice a year..(2 types qualif)..
all is done via the "reccurent facility"..CAE to be clear..Dallas

[sooty615]

Thanks all for the clarification. I have made a note of your names and will quote them if there's any drama at the border!