Waiting for a slot at 3 AM won't get you one faster.

Slots disappear in seconds

You refresh the portal every hour, see nothing, and when one finally appears, it's gone before you can click book.

You don't know when slots drop

There's a pattern to when slots open, and most applicants don't know it. I do — and I'm watching for you.

The 'earliest available' isn't always earliest

Some consulates release slots faster than others. Strategically choosing the right consulate and date window can move your interview up by weeks.

Your timeline matters

You have a start date, a travel plan, a family event. You can't wait four months for the first 'available' slot.