NewStats: 3,264,944 , 8,185,160 topics. Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 09:51 PM 2l4mu

Thanks for this advice
But I have gotten for 30th January, 2025 so I want to keep on checking for a more closer date. How do I go about it
Thanks

yoyome20:


Good morning, I am glad you are able to check the dates now, so as for the date selection I had the option to pick one date then you can reschedule 2 more times without paying any other fee, in my case I started with Oct 2025, then I moved to May 2025 for my 1st schedule attempt then finally got Dec 2024 for my second scheduled attempt. I will advise if you see April you pick that then for your other two attempts you wait until you see any date between Nov 2025 and March 2025, this is just my advice you may choose to wait and keep checking until you see a sooner date that's now your choice.

Also, you will notice that some dates when clicked on will tell you the slot has already been used, do not worry about that keep checking and you will get a date.

I hope this helped God be with us all Amen

Thanks

Please how long does it take to respond to an emergency request? Typically?

Please has anyone been able to get a “duplicate applicant found for this ” error on the AVTIS website resolved ?

It’s extremely fustrating that after making payment since Sep 6th, all calls and chats with the customer reps have yielded no resolution.

Kindly clarify me on this.

I filled out the Ds160 form using Lagos and got may, 2025. An agent contracted changed to Abuja and confirmed Dec 2025 .

I picked up myself and refilled the DS 160 form for Abuja.
Issues:
I have not been able to change the form number on the new website. What should I do?

On the new website, my appointment date is still Dec 2025 but there is 3 reschedules available down the page. Is it possible I reschedule? I'm genuinely scared to click it

I was told initially that I have exhausted the slot or I will crash my MVR. Is it possible to reschedule now on the new website?

Tootfred:
Hello Everyone, I want to know if there is still Drop Box. My mom was there today at VI location to drop box, but she said no one was allowed to drop their documents, but instead go through interview again. Just want to know if this is new process? Thanks.

this ur story no pure...nobody does drop offs for IW at the embassy...even before the change. all drops off b4 was at dhl....and presently OIS office

CeeCyrils:
Kindly clarify me on this.

I filled out the Ds160 form using Lagos and got may, 2025. An agent contracted changed to Abuja and confirmed Dec 2025 .

I picked up myself and refilled the DS 160 form for Abuja.
Issues:
I have not been able to change the form number on the new website. What should I do?

On the new website, my appointment date is still Dec 2025 but there is 3 reschedules available down the page. Is it possible I reschedule? I'm genuinely scared to click it

I was told initially that I have exhausted the slot or I will crash my MVR. Is it possible to reschedule now on the new website?

You can’t change the form number but no hassle just print the new DS-160 and take it along.

chloride6:


You can’t change the form number but no hassle just print the new DS-160 and take it along.

Thank you.
Can I reschedule now without going for another payment?

You’re allowed to reschedule but you only have 3 chances to do so. That’s what the “3 reschedules” are for.
You won’t be charged for it.

CeeCyrils:


Thank you.
Can I reschedule now without going for another payment?

Muslee4luv:
Thanks for this advice
But I have gotten for 30th January, 2025 so I want to keep on checking for a more closer date. How do I go about it
Thanks

Good afternoon, to reschedule you simply just click on reschedule it will take you to the calendar so you can view and check for more recent dates , you can actually click to check as often as you like but once you have used up all your reschedule options you will not be able to view the calender again . so since you have 30th Jan , you will be looking to get any date in Nov or Dec or early Jan .

chloride6:
Guys, the port number in my wife's appointment letter is wrong!

Like totally wrong. We were trying to print her appointment

Her ammentum receipt reflects the correct port number and I'm sure the port number changed very recently.

We have raised a ticket but this very puzzling. Her interview is for Wednesday in Abuja and we are getting all her documents in order to prepare for the interview.

Has anyone experienced this?

This is totally okay.

chloride6:


You can’t change the form number but no hassle just print the new DS-160 and take it along.

Printing it and taking it along won’t work just stick to the story in the first one jeje. I have been there and nothing like updating form number.

what about those of us that did not complete or submit the first DS 160 on the old website. We had to fill a new DS 160,unfortunately there is no room for update on the new website. I just pray things will go well for us.

Mamabella:
don't pay any Agent . Just keep checking once yiu see available date yiu can reschedule. That's what I did . My daughter date was for August 2025. But I kept checking d site and I was able to select an earlier date. D only thing agent ve is time to keep checking they dont manufacture date . If u can keep checking u will be lucky

Please, guide me on how to check this date? I have made payment and the agent told me he has applied for emergency appointment. Please help me. Thank you.

damkanlinsin:


Printing it and taking it along won’t work just stick to the story in the first one jeje. I have been there and nothing like updating form number.

Please boss can you please explain what really transpired at the interview in relation to you trying to update/give them your new DS? Were you able to offer the new DS to your interviewer and they rejected it? I would appreciate your response. Thank you.

mobbwc:


Please boss can you please explain what really transpired at the interview in relation to you trying to update/give them your new DS? Were you able to offer the new DS to your interviewer and they rejected it? I would appreciate your response. Thank you.

On getting to the venue I told them at the waiting hall about it they said nothing like that. Before I was scanned I asked for the update again same thing. Your interviewer won’t allow do that because they just go ahead to interview you directly

They use this method of no updating of DS160 to deal with agent who sell dates. They can’t update for their clients who they sell date for.

is anyone still having issues with scheduling an interview after making payments via First Bank Transfer?

I did on 20th Sept; still nothing happening with my tickets, and the call centre seem helpless as well. Emails to LagosNIV email also not acknowledged yet

Pls are police character certificate and yellow fever card needed for the interview? Going for a conference.

Lotusflowerbomb:
Pls are police character certificate and yellow fever card needed for the interview? Going for a conference.

Nope.

nebularise:
is anyone still having issues with scheduling an interview after making payments via First Bank Transfer?

I did on 20th Sept; still nothing happening with my tickets, and the call centre seem helpless as well. Emails to LagosNIV email also not acknowledged yet

Still having same issue since 23rd Sept.

Mine just got resolved on the 18th of October - I called everyday and created tickets - Try and use your aventum number , lets see if it will work.

If it doesn't , call them everyday, chat them everyday lets hope it will work

newton88:


Still having same issue since 23rd Sept.

nebularise:
is anyone still having issues with scheduling an interview after making payments via First Bank Transfer?

I did on 20th Sept; still nothing happening with my tickets, and the call centre seem helpless as well. Emails to LagosNIV email also not acknowledged yet

In similar situation, paid since 1st September.
Have tried everything but no solution yet.We continue to wait.

dexydidi:
Mine just got resolved on the 18th of October - I called everyday and created tickets - Try and use your aventum number , lets see if it will work.

If it doesn't , call them everyday, chat them everyday lets hope it will work

Fab.... did you get a date yet? are there lots of dates available when the calender appeared for you?

Ojoboak:

In similar situation, paid since 1st September.
Have tried everything but no solution yet.We continue to wait.

ouch! thats even worse 1st Sept.
I have emailed them, lets see what happens

I saw available dates each time I clicked it, it told me slot taken, but for Jan 2025 I didn't see any date but then saw a date in Feb, Although I applied for emergency but it was rejected, I was actually due to travel October 1st week before this technical issue happened and it took them 1 month to resolve it , so I tried to see if the letter I have would be accepted but it was rejected . but I am checking if I can get for next month, now the sites takes us to Feb 2025, I don't know if anyone is experiencing this same issue. Has anyone been able to move their date to next month or 1st week December 2024?

nebularise:


Fab.... did you get a date yet? are there lots of dates available when the calender appeared for you?

dexydidi:
Mine just got resolved on the 18th of October - I called everyday and created tickets - Try and use your aventum number , lets see if it will work.

If it doesn't , call them everyday, chat them everyday lets hope it will work

I called and message everyday, ticket raised and Amentum reference number used to no avail

I dont know if it is pure or not, but her last dropbox was at walter Carrington not DHL as informed by her. Also, she might be mistaken. Anyway, since you have done your drop box, can you be of help. For dropbox, aside the IW letter,
payment confirmation, port,DS-160 confirmation, one port photograph and the OIS letter what is required? Thanks.

Mjolnir:


this ur story no pure...nobody does drop offs for IW at the embassy...even before the change. all drops off b4 was at dhl....and presently OIS office

Damn, I can imagine, this is what I was doing oo and I added prayer to it. This is frustrating I can imagine how you all in this scenario feel.

I pray that this frustration ends quickly.

newton88:

I called and message everyday, ticket raised and Amentum reference number used to no avail

I still havent received my port ooh

Wahala

The payment process is straightforward, and I’m surprised some are still having difficulties with it. For example, I made a payment from my GTBank to First Bank, and by the next day, I had access to the calendar. Here's a tip: instead of typing, simply copy and paste the Amentum reference number. Make sure the applicant's name is entered as the Payee. For instance, if you make the payment on Monday at 10 a.m., you should be able to by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, and the calendar will be accessible, as the payment would likely have been confirmed by then. If you're still unsure, you can screenshot your dashboard so others can assist you further.

newton88:

I called and message everyday, ticket raised and Amentum reference number used to no avail

Can you screenshot your dashboard where it says pending appointment? Or go enter your reference number and confirm it

nebularise:


ouch! thats even worse 1st Sept.
I have emailed them, lets see what happens

Thank you for clarifying boss.

damkanlinsin:


On getting to the venue I told them at the waiting hall about it they said nothing like that. Before I was scanned I asked for the update again same thing. Your interviewer won’t allow do that because they just go ahead to interview you directly