Language study and flight training in student status

Section 214(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Language study and flight training (A) In general (i) An alien seeking to participate in a language training program may do so only in the status of a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15). (ii) An alien seeking to participate in a flight training program may do so only in the status of a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (F) or (M) of section 101(a)(15). (B) Exception The requirement in subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to occupational training or a refresher or continuing education course or seminar, where such training, course, or seminar is short-duration and necessary to maintain a previously obtained certification or rating, or otherwise professionally required..