No 2026 Slots, Visa Portal Glitch Derails B-1/B-2

A B-1/B-2 visa applicant is stuck in a technical mess after paying the MRV fee and completing the DS-160. When you try to log in, the portal briefly opens, then throws you back to the login page without any reason.

Interview delay already caused stress

You already faced long delays while searching for interview slots. The earliest available date showed January 2027, even though you needed to travel in June 2026. That gap itself caused frustration and anxiety.

Portal error blocks appointment booking

Now the problem has worsened. The portal error does not allow you to book even the January 2027 slot. Each login attempt ends in a redirect loop, making progress impossible and wasting your time.

Issue reported by many applicants

Experts confirm this is not an isolated problem. Many other applicants have reported the same login issue while trying to book appointments. This confirms a wider technical failure, not a user mistake.

Maintenance and server load suspected

There is strong speculation that recent website maintenance or heavy holiday traffic caused the glitch. You may have tried clearing cache or switching browsers, but these steps have not solved the problem.

What applicants are advised to do

You have been advised to wait until Monday and contact the website’s technical support team. You should also check the portal during off-peak hours to see if access improves.

Technical failures add to visa delays

These errors add unnecessary delays for travellers to the US. You already deal with long waiting periods and complex procedures. Portal failures only increase stress and uncertainty.

Need for immediate action

Such technical issues need urgent fixes. Visa applicants must be able to book appointments smoothly. You should not face repeated logouts after completing every required step correctly.