Question 1

What is FirstSlotsAlert?

Accepted Answer

FirstSlotsAlert is a community-driven service that helps US visa applicants get instant notifications when appointment slots become available. Instead of constantly checking the visa portal, you'll receive email alerts when slots matching your criteria open up.

Question 2

How does the alert system work?

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Our system monitors US visa scheduling portals in real-time. When a slot becomes available that matches your preferences (location, visa type, date range), you'll receive an immediate email notification with the details.

Question 3

Is FirstSlotsAlert free to use?

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Yes, FirstSlotsAlert is completely free for the community. We believe in helping visa applicants without any cost barriers. Our service is funded through optional premium features and community support.

Question 4

Which visa types do you support?

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We support all major US visa types including B1/B2 (Tourist/Business), F1 (Student), H1B (Work), L1 (Intracompany Transfer), and other common visa categories. You can specify your visa type during registration.

Question 5

How do I register for alerts?

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Registration is simple! Go to our registration page, fill in your details including email, visa type, preferred locations, and date range. You'll receive a 6-digit verification code via email to complete your registration.

Question 6

What information do I need to provide?

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You'll need to provide your email address, full name, phone number, country, visa type, preferred appointment locations, and your preferred date range for appointments. All information is kept secure and private.

Question 7

I didn't receive the verification email. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

First, check your spam/junk folder. If you still don't see it, try registering again. Make sure to mark FirstSlotsAlert emails as 'Not Spam' to ensure future notifications reach your inbox.

Question 8

Can I change my preferences after registration?

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Yes! You can update your preferences anytime by logging into your account. You can change your preferred locations, date range, and other settings as needed.

Question 9

How quickly will I receive alerts?

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Our system sends alerts within seconds of detecting available slots. The alerts are sent in real-time, so you'll be among the first to know when slots open up.

Question 10

What information is included in the alert?

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Each alert includes the available appointment date, time, location, visa type, and a direct link to book the appointment. We also include any relevant notes about the slot.

Question 11

Can I set up multiple email addresses?

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Currently, we support one email address per account. However, you can create multiple accounts with different email addresses if needed.

Question 12

How often will I receive alerts?

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You'll only receive alerts when slots matching your criteria become available. This could be multiple times per day during peak periods, or less frequently during slower periods.

Question 13

Which visa portals do you monitor?

Accepted Answer

We monitor all major US visa scheduling portals including usvisascheduling.com, ais.usvisa-info.com, portal.ustraveldocs.com, and usvisaappt.com, covering most countries worldwide.

Question 14

Is my personal information secure?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data. Your personal information is never shared with third parties and is only used for sending alerts.

Question 15

What if I get locked out of the visa portal?

Accepted Answer

This is exactly why our service is valuable! Instead of constantly checking the portal and risking lockouts, you can rely on our alerts. When you receive an alert, you can then log in to book your appointment.

Question 16

Do you work with visa agents or agencies?

Accepted Answer

No, we are completely independent and community-driven. We don't work with any visa agents or agencies. Our service is designed to help individual applicants directly.

Question 17

I'm not receiving any alerts. What should I check?

Accepted Answer

First, check your spam folder and mark our emails as 'Not Spam'. Verify your email address is correct in your account. Also, ensure your preferred date range and locations are set correctly.

Question 18

The alert says a slot is available, but I can't see it. Why?

Accepted Answer

Slots can be booked very quickly, sometimes within seconds. If you can't see the slot, it may have already been taken by another applicant. Keep your alerts enabled to catch the next available slot.

Question 19

Can I pause alerts temporarily?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can temporarily disable alerts through your account settings. You can re-enable them anytime when you're ready to start receiving notifications again.

Question 20

How do I unsubscribe from alerts?

Accepted Answer

You can unsubscribe by logging into your account and clicking the unsubscribe option, or by clicking the unsubscribe link in any of our emails. We'll be sorry to see you go!

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