General
Does the slot availability depend on the number of visa applicants in the account?
The visa appointment calendar is dependent on the number of applicants in the profile AND also the visa type of those applicants. Use Case 1: Multiple applicants in the account - all same visa type Lets say you have 2 dependents in the application ...
Changes not reflected - subscription purchase/renewal
If the changes are not reflecting on the UI, the likely reason is the server side cache. Visit this page and reset the cache with a click of button. This cache reset will resolve most common issues on the UI like a new subscription not shown on the ...
Update "Check US Visa Slots" Extensions
Please follow the instructions below Chrome Extension Install/Reinstall the latest chrome extension from https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/beepaenfejnphdgnkmccjcfiieihhogl Safari Extension/Mac App/iOS App [incompatible on ...
What is the difference between <location> VAC and <location>?
There are 2 type of visa appointments. Regular - If you are visiting US for the first time. Dropbox - If you already got a US visa approved in the first attempt. For Regular appointment types, the applicant has to book 2 appointments. Appointment ...
Does the platform show both Consular & Office appointments for FREE users?
Yes. For Regular applicants: You will see both Biometrics (OFC) and Consular (Interview) Appointments. For Dropbox applicants: You will see OFC appointments. Chrome Extension Snippet for Regular Applicants Chrome Extension Snippet ...
what is "Slot Start Date Info"?
Slot Start Date Info is a feature available for email alert subscribed users. The browser extension, for subscribers, shows the start date when there is an availability. Refer to the image below.. Highlighted below shows that there were 12 available ...
access code is not working or portal says "error"
This is possibly because of your network connection. If you using a VPN/office laptop/anonymized networks/a dedicated home network, disconnect from it or try from another network. Requests from such connections are considered as bots and reject the ...
I'm a paid user. Should I still need contribute screenshots everyday to receive email alerts?
Simple answer: Yes. We want to ensure the CheckVisaSlots platform helps everyone and not just someone who has paid for email alerts. As we mentioned during the check out process of alerts subscription, you must contribute everyday to receive email ...
Does the platform work for other visa locations other than India?
Currently, we are serving US consulates only in India. Hence, the platform is useful only for the US visa applicants from India location.
How do email alerts work?
You will receive email alerts to your CGI Federal registered email, when there is a slot available, based on the crowdsourced slots availability screenshots generated by all users, from your preferred date up to 6 months. Watch below detailed video ...
How to Contribute?
CheckVisaSlots is a collaborative platform to see & share US Visa slots availability screenshots with others. Irrespective of your contribution (uploading visa slot screenshots), you are allowed to use the site for 20 sessions a day, that displays ...
How to change the appointment or visa type?
The platform runs by sharing the screenshots with the fellow visa applicants who are looking for visa appointments. To ensure data correctness on the platform and avoid false data, we need to verify your request. Please send an email to ...
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Access revoked because of zero contributions
At CheckVisaSlots.com, we believe in creating a helpful and supportive platform for all users who share and care for other visa applicants. If any user is using the platform without making contributions to the platform for long time, the access will ...
How to Contribute?
CheckVisaSlots is a collaborative platform to see & share US Visa slots availability screenshots with others. Irrespective of your contribution (uploading visa slot screenshots), you are allowed to use the site for 20 sessions a day, that displays ...
How to get better ranking?
I recommend to be safe in contributing and do not get locked up when there are slots open. Contributing 5 images per day is good enough to receive alerts when there are more than 3 slot dates available. Aiming for top 14 ranks, to get the alert for ...
What is the logic for receiving email alerts?
Below is the email alert logic If there are 10 or fewer slots available, then the top (available_slots * 5) contributors of the last 24 hours will receive the alert. When bulk (>10 slots or >5 slot-dates) slots are available, irrespective of ranking, ...
Account details are not shown
This usually happens because of the cache issue. Go to checkvisaslots.com and do a hard refresh of the webpage. Hard Refresh Shortcuts Windows OS: CTRL + F5 Mac OS : CMD + SHIFT + R or OPTION + CMD + E