DS-156 Online Form NOT Working

[DavidLovesPheap 6]

It appears the online form for DS-156 found at evisaforms(dot)state(dot)gov website is not working.

I have tried multiple browsers, all have the Acrobat Plugin v11+, and all give me an http 500 error, something like:

"An error occurred on the server when processing the URL. Please contact the system administrator." (Firefox, Chrome)

or

"This error (HTTP 500 Internal Server Error) means that the website you are visiting had a server problem which prevented the webpage from displaying." (IE)

Can anyone corroborate this please?

If you can get it working on your computer, please let me know.

If not, help me brainstorm ways around this.

Thanks

Edited June 21, 2013 by DavidLovesPheap

[DavidLovesPheap 6]

stat.gov has the fillable PDF at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/108128.pdf, but you would not get the generated barcode from the online form.

To specify, I don't get any errors and can fill it out, but when I hit continue, which is supposed to generate the form, I get the errors I stated earlier

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Others are having the same problem right now > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/437156-ds-156-error/

[benjamin. 0]

THIS IS CRAZY! MY FIANCE'S INTERVIEW IS ON TUESDAY AND SHE CAN'T COMPLETE THIS FORM ONLINE!

We don't know what to do. I made phone calls all day, after a few calls I was told to call the first person that I called. WE dont know if we should cancel her interview or go just with a printed ds-156 with no barcode. any advice to give?

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

I would go with the printed version over canceling the interview.

[david&whenz 5]

I am also having problems in submitting my form online! My interview will be on August 8. That is not my only problem, I was so excited before I received the approved letter from the consulate and filled up DS-160. Then I realized I made a mistake. I need DS-156! I've been trying to fill out the form on online, however, every time I submit my completed form, I always get error. i've been trying for 3 days now and it's not working still. I updated versions of my internet explorer, adobe and stuff. I went to several internet cafes, hoping that it was just my desktop, laptop, and office computer. I thought it was just me, then I bumped into this forum. So, it's not only me who is experiencing this problem.

[PearlyLemons 13]

My form does also not process.

Does anybody know what is going on? So frustrated right now.

[benjamin. 0]

What we are getting is an "HTTP 500 error" This means that there is a programing problem or server problem on their side of things. There is nothing we can do about it. If you are getting the "your computer doesn't meet the minimum requirements" popup then you need to update your browser and your adobe acrobat.

[Buxi&Dusk 6]

I got an email from the US Consulate in Canada and they stated the form is working and to please try again. I tried again this morning and had no luck.

I also tried entering in the required information with out punctuation and that didn't work.

I guess you just have to keep trying.

[DavidLovesPheap 6]

They do state that the barcode helps them process the document faster, but if it doesnt work, I suggest getting the fillable pdf at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/108128.pdf and then explaining the situation to them, maybe even print out a screenshot. You wont have the barcode, but the form should still be valid

[DavidLovesPheap 6]

Yup, still down. Let's make lots of NOISE!!! go to http://www.travel.state.gov/about/contact/contact_4746.html to report the problem. If you have an interview coming up soon just use the fillable PDF: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/108128.pdf

[DavidLovesPheap 6]

Woohoo, just tried it again, and I got the form generated. Let me know if it's working for anyone else now

[benjamin. 0]

YES! I didn't think we would get it in time. 2 days untill interview! haha I am sure that my fiance and I are not the only ones to be smiling right now.

[FloranteNlaura 2]

Unless there is a problem with state dept. servers.....I use Safari from Apple and it works for me. Give it a try please.