ds-160 and interview schedule

[thespoons 33]

Hello guys. I have a noob question. Do i need to finish my ds-160 first before scheduling the interview?

[sweet01 39]

Hello guys. I have a noob question. Do i need to finish my ds-160 first before scheduling the interview?

Yes thespoons, you have to finish this first before scheduling the interview.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/forms/ds-160--online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/frequently-asked-questions.html

[thespoons 33]

Yes thespoons, you have to finish this first before scheduling the interview.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/forms/ds-160--online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/frequently-asked-questions.html

hehehe thanks. am just excited to schedule the interview.

[sweet01 39]

You're welcome yes, I know what you mean, keep that spirit coz it's really exciting it's gonna be a new life adventure ahead

[thespoons 33]

so i have another question re. printing out the ds-160 and interview confirmation, can i just save it as a doc file first? (lol yep i don't have a printer here at home so i have to go to a comp shop to have it printed)

[Greenbaum 12,258]

so i have another question re. printing out the ds-160 and interview confirmation, can i just save it as a doc file first? (lol yep i don't have a printer here at home so i have to go to a comp shop to have it printed)

At the end of filling out the DS - 160 online you'll be able to have the option to both email you a copy and also save a copy. You can save it as a doc file or you can save it as a PDF file. If you go to my signature, there is a link down below for more information concerning this on my website plus the rest of the steps.

[thespoons 33]

At the end of filling out the DS - 160 online you'll be able to have the option to both email you a copy and also save a copy. You can save it as a doc file or you can save it as a PDF file. If you go to my signature, there is a link down below for more information concerning this on my website plus the rest of the steps.

thanks! I was able to save and print the ds-160 confirmation page. Although i still cant schedule the interview because the website isnt accepting the bpi receipt#... to confirm, the receipt# is the 9 digit number in the deposit slip right?

Edited April 21, 2015 by thespoons

[Hank_ 9,171]

Hello guys. I have a noob question. Do i need to finish my ds-160 first before scheduling the interview?

No. You can do it either way. No issue completing the DS-160 later

thanks! I was able to save and print the ds-160 confirmation page. Although i still cant schedule the interview because the website isnt accepting the bpi receipt#... to confirm, the receipt# is the 9 digit number in the deposit slip right?

It takes 12-24 hours after paying at BPI before your payment will show up at the embassy, most times it is closer to 24 hours. Just be patient and try later.

[thespoons 33]

No. You can do it either way. No issue completing the DS-160 later

It takes 12-24 hours after paying at BPI before your payment will show up at the embassy, most times it is closer to 24 hours. Just be patient and try later.

oh ok. Thsnks hank! We'll try agsin later.

[thespoons 33]

UPDATE: So i went to the BPI branch where I paid the visa fee. they said I need to call USEM to ask why the receipt number i have is invalid. and then i insisted that the bank officer check their system if the payment has been posted. she said yes. then she gave me the number i need to call (USEM). during this time, i was also messaging my F so that he could check the website if the receipt# pushes through... and alas, 5 minutes (or less) after i talked to that bank officer we were able to schedule the interview (i didn't have to call USEM at all). it seems that they didnt post my payment at all until i went there to inquire about it. tsk if i haven't insisted that she check the receipt i would have ended up going back there and very pissed. haha

[sweet01 39]

UPDATE: So i went to the BPI branch where I paid the visa fee. they said I need to call USEM to ask why the receipt number i have is invalid. and then i insisted that the bank officer check their system if the payment has been posted. she said yes. then she gave me the number i need to call (USEM). during this time, i was also messaging my F so that he could check the website if the receipt# pushes through... and alas, 5 minutes (or less) after i talked to that bank officer we were able to schedule the interview (i didn't have to call USEM at all). it seems that they didnt post my payment at all until i went there to inquire about it. tsk if i haven't insisted that she check the receipt i would have ended up going back there and very pissed. haha

good job thespoons God bless with your upcoming interview You can do it. if we can, you can do it as well

[thespoons 33]

thanks!!

[Greenbaum 12,258]

UPDATE: So i went to the BPI branch where I paid the visa fee. they said I need to call USEM to ask why the receipt number i have is invalid. and then i insisted that the bank officer check their system if the payment has been posted. she said yes. then she gave me the number i need to call (USEM). during this time, i was also messaging my F so that he could check the website if the receipt# pushes through... and alas, 5 minutes (or less) after i talked to that bank officer we were able to schedule the interview (i didn't have to call USEM at all). it seems that they didnt post my payment at all until i went there to inquire about it. tsk if i haven't insisted that she check the receipt i would have ended up going back there and very pissed. haha

This is a game of who is who and when to do what when. By being on VJ you have the opportunity to tap a wealth of knowledge by other members who have seen or done that. That's experience working for you. I am glad that you stood up and was proactive to keep your case moving.

Now you have the medical to do next. Details in my link below at the twisting arrow.

[thespoons 33]

This is a game of who is who and when to do what when. By being on VJ you have the opportunity to tap a wealth of knowledge by other members who have seen or done that. That's experience working for you. I am glad that you stood up and was proactive to keep your case moving.

Now you have the medical to do next. Details in my link below at the twisting arrow.

Thanks greenbaum. Hehe i have your guide bookmarked on my phone and pc. i have been reading it for sometime now. And its awesome

Am planning to do the medical next week. Hoping i will pass.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Thanks greenbaum. Hehe i have your guide bookmarked on my phone and pc. i have been reading it for sometime now. And its awesome

Am planning to do the medical next week. Hoping i will pass.

You'll do fine. The big thing that people get delayed over is the x-ray for TB. If you are not showing any symptoms and you have clear x-rays in the past you should fly through with no problems. Good luck on the next step.