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So re-asking the question. If anyone has experience with the interview slots and set up at the Paris Consulate (preferably for O visas) as i'm looking to book an renewal interview there as i can multitask and get some work done in the city. UK citizen here and lawyers advised against London consulate (recent spate of denials and rejections)...so not going to argue with them. Been checking for a couple of days and no appointment dates listed at all...IS this normal?....for now i'm checking everyday. My B option would be to do it in Belfast...but will keep checking for 3 weeks b4 deciding as need stamp by Oct 1 Thanks

Is it just me or is the https://ceac.state.gov/ site down a lot....been trying to fill the ds 160 forms and even when i get on i have to save every page before it goes offline and i still haven't completed the form yet

Good to know...unfortunately it doesn't take out having to leave the US to be waived but i'll take it

Ive heard of those. but i guess ill find out once i fill out the ds 160 forms ...still need to leave US to process it tho right...does that vary by consulate or visa case.....was number renewal was yours?

Hence the reason im asking ...the plan would be to stay in Paris for 7-10 days hopefully that would give enough time to process.. cos alternatively i could do Belfast like my first time and like London with my 2nd renewal...interview went fine...4 questions asked and picked up in designated courier within 5 days. Not sure why London is problematic but my lawyers got me my visa 3 times now and if they say avoid London for interview i figure they know what theyre talking about. And yeah ...lived in Paris before and have some biz to take care of so don't mind hanging out for a week or 2

Hi Everyone Its been a while....UK citizen living in USA and I'm about to embark on 3rd approved O1 renewal and was advised against London consulate for interview (even tho thats where i did last and was easy...was told "they are problematic"). I do have business to attend to in Paris so figured i could get it done there. Anyone ever done their O1 interview there..anything to know, timelines etc...are they like the UK where you designate where to pick up passport Thanks