registering with TSA
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registering with TSA
Just wondering here... I've just registered with TSA online for the atpl course at NAC, does anybody know on average how long are you waiting before you are contacted to pay the TSA fee, 130$ I think?
Any info appreciated,
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Any info appreciated,
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I registered with them several weeks ago. They have taken my $130 and replied via E mail that my application had received 'preliminary' approval to start training but to wait for full approval before starting. I'm booked to go to Florida at the begining of Sept so I'm getting a bit worried. How long should it all take or can I assume I will be able to start training in Sept?. I have my Embassy interview next week. Any idea's? 
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Thats the same with me. the school said they would arrange fingerprinting on arrival... I also have my visa interview this week.
Still no word from TSA to pay my fee yet though?
Still no word from TSA to pay my fee yet though?
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The impression I have of the way the system works is:
You put your application in listing the school you are intending to train at.
The school you intend to train at receives a list of applications of students who intend to train at their school. Once they confrim your datails the TSA will ask for payment.
Once payment received preliminary approval granted and you will be asked for fingerprints. Once your fingerprints are received you should receive approval to start training (subject to passport photocopies etc)
Ensure your flight school gives you the correct information, I know of one that didn't ensure the information was correct for dates of study etc.
You put your application in listing the school you are intending to train at.
The school you intend to train at receives a list of applications of students who intend to train at their school. Once they confrim your datails the TSA will ask for payment.
Once payment received preliminary approval granted and you will be asked for fingerprints. Once your fingerprints are received you should receive approval to start training (subject to passport photocopies etc)
Ensure your flight school gives you the correct information, I know of one that didn't ensure the information was correct for dates of study etc.
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Guys you can submit your fingerprints before arrival in the US. The before part is done at Flight Safety at Farnborough airfield.
The email you get back after paying the $130 should give you instructions to do this.
About a week after you do this you get another email saying you have full permission to initiate training. If you live near Hampshire you might find this saves you a bit of time out in the States.
The email you get back after paying the $130 should give you instructions to do this.
About a week after you do this you get another email saying you have full permission to initiate training. If you live near Hampshire you might find this saves you a bit of time out in the States.
