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Dazzlebee07:
Update - December 19th
It has been frustrating experience trying to get dates using the rescheduled function on the AVITS portal for IW but I was not making any progress. I decided create a new appointment by inputting my dad's GTBank receipt from May 2023, however I received an error "receipt not found". I saw on the thread to send an email to Lagosniv@state.gov which I did on December 10th. I just received an email today requesting that he comes for an interview on December 30th, 2024. Hallelujah! step 1 is sorted.

My question now is that on his DS 160 confirmation letter, he was unable to upload his photo to reflect on it but it says "You must bring a 5cmx5cm passport photo to your interview". Has anyone ever been in this situation and hope it won't cause any issues at his interview?

Posted the below message November 14th

Hello All, please I need help and guidance on next steps.
My dad was unaware of the new visa platform. He went to drop off his document as today is the appointment date for drop off based on the old platform only to be told that the process had changed. He was given the new link to book an appointment on the AVITS portal. I have created an account for him on the AVITS portal but it looks like his profile was migrated and appointment was rescheduled and cancelled. I'm guessing because it was missed but no email was sent to him with the new information. Anyway, my question is do I just go ahead and reschedule or do I create new appointment. Does anyone know the difference between Consulate Appointment and OFC Appointment? Thank you for your answers in anticipation.

kamsy101:
please what is this pre- approval that I am seeing on this platform. What is it about, Please can someone shed more light on it.

maybe call them or chat with their customer service

although i never had such issue.