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The two bulk slot openings for spring 2023
Based on what the embassy did for the fall 2022 intake, the spring 2023 F1 visa slots are expected to follow the same pattern — two bulk releases. The first batch of slots should open sometime between the 10th and 15th of October. The second batch should follow between the 10th and 15th of November. Mark both windows on your calendar and keep checking the system closely during those periods, because slots can fill up quickly once they go live.
If you have a previous visa rejection — when will your slots open?
If you have had a previous rejection, your slots will open after both bulk releases are done. Based on the fall 2022 timeline, you can expect those slots to become available towards the end of November. I know that waiting longer when you already have a rejection on your record can feel frustrating. But here is what I want you to focus on: the slots did open for applicants with previous rejections during the fall intake, and they will open again. Availability is not the thing to worry about right now. Your preparation is.
What you should be doing right now
Rather than refreshing the booking portal every hour, use this time to sharpen your preparation. Whether you have a clean application history or a previous refusal, the strongest thing you can do before slots open is work on your answers, organise your documents, and understand why a rejection happened if you had one. Keep tracking the system closely as the slot windows approach, but do not let the wait become a distraction from the work that will actually get you the visa.
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