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Pls help me ooo,who have experience this before, invalid ds-160 confirmation number on AVITS portal

osadestiny:


Do anyone know the problem associated with this on the appointment website? I am also experiencing the same thing.

Hello pls were u able to resolve it

it still same for me , I have created a ticket for it. the customer care line I have being calling has recorded prompt so there I tried several time to see if there was an option to speak with an agent but I could not . Also first bank customer care line non was going through

hellopoza:


Hello, has your payment been confirmed yet
Are you able to book appointment now?

Chemist4life:
Pls help me ooo,who have experience this before, invalid ds-160 confirmation number on AVITS portal

Hello ,pls or am I mine missing something on the ds-160 portal.....

I was denied a visa and I am trying to reapply now. While trying to reschedule for a new visa appointment the new confirmation number is displaying as invalid Ds-160 confirmation code on the avits payment platform


Please who has a way forward with this?

easydrizzle:
it still same for me , I have created a ticket for it. the customer care line I have being calling has recorded prompt so there I tried several time to see if there was an option to speak with an agent but I could not . Also first bank customer care line non was going through

Have you tried going to First Bank to lodge a complaint yet?

littlebuddy:
Pls can someone help me. I just applied for my us visa renewal via the Avits portal and I have done everything up to appointment datem however I was not given the option for interview waiver even though I qualify for same. Pls what can the issue be and how do I rectify it to ensure either get an interview waiver confirmation letter. My present visa expires in December
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Please where you able to sort this out? Kindly respond

Chemist4life:
Pls help me ooo,who have experience this before, invalid ds-160 confirmation number on AVITS portal

Did you copy and paste the confirmation number if yes it will indicate valid it happened to me not until I typed the number itself I was able to move forward

Ihomon:


Did you copy and paste the confirmation number if yes it will indicate valid it happened to me not until I typed the number itself I was able to move forward

I copy and paste

hellopoza:


Greetings,
I just paid for my appointment using a bank transfer but my payment hasn't been confirmed yet.
Does it take time sometimes or is it because it's weekend already?

Has any experienced this before?

It’s weekend. Wait till Monday

Chemist4life:

Hello ,pls or am I mine missing something on the ds-160 portal.....

Have you previously tried to book an appointment with other Lagos or Abuja, and now because you can’t find date, you then decided to change location? If yes, there’s a way to by that

Gretmang:


Have you previously tried to book an appointment with other Lagos or Abuja, and now because you can’t find date, you then decided to change location? If yes, there’s a way to by that

Nope I have not booked appointments before, just sign up yesterday

Chemist4life:

Nope I have not booked appointments before, just sign up yesterday

Have you tried to enter it one by one? Or copy it from ur DS-160 and paste it as it is?

Gretmang:


Have you tried to enter it one by one?

Yes I even type it one by one,still the same..I even opened new ds-160 still saying the same error

Chemist4life:

I copy and paste

Just type the ds number one by one

Ihomon:


Just type the ds number one by one

I think this problem has to do with the current DS 160 application numbers. Because I am experiencing the same thing for an application I was filling. But whenever I type in the old Ds-160 number for a previously refused application it worked. I don’t know why the new ds-160 number kept saying "not valid"

Chemist4life:

Yes I even type it one by one,still the same..I even opened new ds-160 still saying the same error

The last option is to create a new DS-160 application to get a new DS-160 confirmation number if you’ve reached out to AVITS without result.

Good day everyone
Please, I need help.
I am going for my J2 appointment next two weeks. In my ds160, I had put 2 months as my intended stay as my job actually gives 4 weeks working days leave and plus the holiday, this may amount to 7 weeks.

Now, I just want to spend 4 weeks with my spouse, I have an engagement to attend to in Nigeria on the 5th week.

Should I fill a new ds160? And if I do that, will it be hard to link the confirmation number with my avits appointment?

I will appreciate your response 🙏. Thank you.

Vic0025:
Good day everyone;

Please how possible to get a fully funded scholarship into a university that offers architecture in the USA, and how easy can it be to use HND qualification to push for Masters of Architecture MA? CGPA (3.01/4).
Will appreciate any positive contributions.

JohnZak:
I second everything that DFocus has shared.

I was previously on a J1 a while ago so I will add that, during the interview, ensure that you are able to distinguish between your program sponsor and your place of primary of activity. Depending on why you are on the J1 (au pair, exchange student, student, residency, clinical fellow, or postdoc), the location of your program sponsor and place of primary may be the same or different locations. Some VOs may not know this difference. Additionally, if your program is a government-sponsored program, your SEVIS fee may be waived. If this applies to you, ensure that you are able to explain this to the VO. J1 applicants are not as many as F1 and some VOs may not be aware of some these differences. Be able to confidently speak to your program choice and how this program ties into your previous work and your future career.

Lastly, check to see if you are subject to the 2 year home residency rule. If you are, weave this into your interview as an additional home tie. This can improve your approval chances since your visa "demands" that you come back home for at least 2 years.

Good luck!!

Hi

Chemist4life:
Pls help me ooo,who have experience this before, invalid ds-160 confirmation number on AVITS portal

You should be fine by next week.

Hello
Please someone should guide me. I have made payments with firstbank, I logged into Avits. I saw the pre-approval, I filled in and submitted but was refused. I logged in again, it's still showing me pre-approval. Please what do I do next

My visa got denied at Abuja embassy Nov 6 7:30am and I want you guys to check it out and tell me if there is any fault so I can prepare well for my next interview next month … she approved 2 visiting visa right because me .

Me: Good morning (smiled while talking)
Vo: good morning and how are you today?
Me: replied I’m fine and you? And we both exchanged a little smile

Vo: so are you married?
Me: No, but I have a fiancé which we’re planning to get married as soon as I return

Vo: okay, so why Jackson state university?
Me: so aside from the political science program and it’s concentration which matches my interest, I discovered an ongoing research work by Dr Phillip at the department on the effect of grassroots movement on policy change in developing countries, moreso this topic resonates with my interest in understanding how local activism can drive political reforms which will be really helpful to Nigeria when I return whereby the citizens can be directly involved in policy making and governance as a whole

Vo: so what’s your plan after graduating?
Me: after completing my masters degree in political science, I intend to return back to Nigeria to utilize the skills and knowledge I have gained in the US particularly about African politics to create a well organized and reform political ideology here in Nigeria

Vo: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my Daddy

Vo:So have you ever travelled before?
Me: No

Vo: have your parents travelled before?
me: no

Vo: so do you have any siblings in the US
me: No

Then she handed me the blue abi na yellow paper I go call and then she said unfortunately we won’t be approving your visa … please can you tell me where the error is guys and also I actually have a sister in the US but I felt I should say no so they won’t deny me cos she also got a student visa in 2019 and she is already a citizen and a soldier self but I felt if I say yes it will hurt my chances of getting a visa cos she didn’t return back .. but if you guys feel there is another reason for my denial please tell me because I’m preparing for another visa interview in few days and do you think I should say I have a sister there and I hope me saying no before won’t get my visa denied again if I say yes this time around

1) the reason for choosing the university, appears rehearsed. I think this whole professor reason thing has casted.
2) You graduation plans shows no return of investment. Everyone knows politics and polices in Nigeria is a big joke. Makes no sense why you will return to Nigeria just create a reformed political ideology. Thats not even something you can do alone or even need a masters to do.
3) Denying your sister sealed it. Her records are in their systems, no need to hide it.

Showkey1313:
My visa got denied at Abuja embassy Nov 6 7:30am and I want you guys to check it out and tell me if there is any fault so I can prepare well for my next interview next month … she approved 2 visiting visa right because me .

Me: Good morning (smiled while talking)
Vo: good morning and how are you today?
Me: replied I’m fine and you? And we both exchanged a little smile

Vo: so are you married?
Me: No, but I have a fiancé which we’re planning to get married as soon as I return

Vo: okay, so why Jackson state university?
Me: so aside from the political science program and it’s concentration which matches my interest, I discovered an ongoing research work by Dr Phillip at the department on the effect of grassroots movement on policy change in developing countries, moreso this topic resonates with my interest in understanding how local activism can drive political reforms which will be really helpful to Nigeria when I return whereby the citizens can be directly involved in policy making and governance as a whole

Vo: so what’s your plan after graduating?
Me: after completing my masters degree in political science, I intend to return back to Nigeria to utilize the skills and knowledge I have gained in the US particularly about African politics to create a well organized and reform political ideology here in Nigeria

Vo: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my Daddy

Vo:So have you ever travelled before?
Me: No

Vo: have your parents travelled before?
me: no

Vo: so do you have any siblings in the US
me: No

Then she handed me the blue abi na yellow paper I go call and then she said unfortunately we won’t be approving your visa … please can you tell me where the error is guys and also I actually have a sister in the US but I felt I should say no so they won’t deny me cos she also got a student visa in 2019 and she is already a citizen and a soldier self but I felt if I say yes it will hurt my chances of getting a visa cos she didn’t return back .. but if you guys feel there is another reason for my denial please tell me because I’m preparing for another visa interview in few days and do you think I should say I have a sister there and I hope me saying no before won’t get my visa denied again if I say yes this time around

Please what’s an Affordable and near accommodation option that is suitable for Lagos applicants?

studyless123:


You should be fine by next week.

Pls sir,do u mean they will correct it this week

Greetings guys,⁩ how long do you suggest my will spend on the “pending appointment request” before I start getting an appointment date?

I paid on Friday using an online transfer

Ihomon:


Did you copy and paste the confirmation number if yes it will indicate valid it happened to me not until I typed the number itself I was able to move forward

Just got this from the customer that us a general issue for new created

Gretmang:


The last option is to create a new DS-160 application to get a new DS-160 confirmation number if you’ve reached out to AVITS without result.

Good morning bros,I created new ds-160 but dsame stilll error but got some relief that is a general issue for newly created ds-160

hellopoza:
Greetings guys,⁩ how long do you suggest my will spend on the “pending appointment request” before I start getting an appointment date?

I paid on Friday using an online transfer

Have you been able to submit a pre-approval request?

Hello, please how were you able to chat with a customer care representative? I have made payments for my son and I since October and yet ,no response or from all the reports I have made. Thank you.

Chemist4life:

Just got this from the customer that us a general issue for new created