Can I reserve visa interview slot with just receipt number?

[Jaffar_25]

Hi,

I am in the US on a H1 visa which will expire on January 2013. So my employer applied for my H1 extension and we are waiting for the decision from the USCIS. I am planning to go to Canada for the stamping.

Right now, can I actually reserve a visa interview slot with just the receipt number? I don't want to waste time by waiting till I hear from USCIS regarding my H1 extension. If I can apply for the visa interview slot now, I can also apply for a canadian visa for the stamping. This way I will be ready to go to stamping directly by the time my extension is approved by USCIS.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

[luck2u]

No, your petition details are needed when you fill DS 160 form. So, without DS 160 submission you cannot book visa appointment as you need DS 160 Confirmation # during booking visa appointment.

[luck2u]

No, your petition details are needed when you fill DS 160 form. So, without DS 160 submission you cannot book visa appointment as you need DS 160 Confirmation # during booking visa appointment.

[Jaffar_25]

Thank you for the info.