Petition number invalid

[luckycsc]

Hello,

 

Appreciate any help

 

I just got my 2nd H1b extension approved 3 days ago, I am filling out Stamping appointment application in Matamoros, mexico location, and while giving my petition number, it says as 

 

Petition Number is Invalid

 

Not sure why, should we wait for few days, after h1b extension got approved, for the petition number to become active before it can be used to book a VISA appointment ? or it it any erorr for the mexico stamping appointment ?

 

Regards 

[za89]

While filling out the DS160 you need to enter the petition number with the dashes Eg: EAC-132-111 etc. Try doing that and see if it works.

[shekar11#]

Looks like you need to call the customer service and find out why is it giving that error. No you can book appointment as soon as your I-797 is approved. There is no wait time. Also make sure you are typing correctly especially if it is zero or "o" in caps.

[luckycsc]

Thanks for help, i was able to enter now

[vsb]

luckycsc - how did you fix the error, i have a receipt # starting with LIN and no -. this is the first time a got a receipt with LIN #

[sunny256]

i get same error for canada interview and i have receipt number startling LIN and there are no - in between.I entered same number as i have in ds160 but not accepted in canada visa appointment page.

pls help me how to fix it or anyhow have similar issue

thanks

 

[Mark S]

Guys,

Fill in the petition number as LIN-123-456-7890. The dash(-) is important.

 

[aravindks]

Hi,

I getting the same error 'Petition Number' is invalid. My WAC number in my I-797 is without any '-''s or spaces, it is continuous. I have used the same WAC number in my DS-160 too.

Any pointers in resolving this? help please

Thanks,