IR1 Interview finally booked!!

[Tristan1978 133]

So after nearly two years of waiting, I finally booked my interview this morning with the London Embassy for 11th October. 

I know people say not to book a flight until you have the passport in hand, however I was looking to book a flexible ticket that can be changed up to 30 minutes before departure and is refundable... I was looking to book the flight for Sunday 21st October so 10 calendar days after my interview... Do you think this will be enough time?

[Going through 5,671]

Good that you got a refundable ticket.   Best of luck at the interview.

[Tristan1978 133]

2 minutes ago, Going through said:

Good that you got a refundable ticket.   Best of luck at the interview.

Thank you... I haven't booked the ticket but was wondering if 10 calendar days after my interview would be enough time to get my passport back?

 

[JFH 12,190]

3 minutes ago, Tristan1978 said:

Thank you... I haven't booked the ticket but was wondering if 10 calendar days after my interview would be enough time to get my passport back?

 

It was for me in December 2016 (also London) - I got mine back 7 days after interview. You might want to check some recent timelines to see how quickly more recent interviewees got theirs back.  

[Mr.Jose 64]

2 hours ago, Tristan1978 said:

So after nearly two years of waiting, I finally booked my interview this morning with the London Embassy for 11th October. 

I know people say not to book a flight until you have the passport in hand, however I was looking to book a flexible ticket that can be changed up to 30 minutes before departure and is refundable... I was looking to book the flight for Sunday 21st October so 10 calendar days after my interview... Do you think this will be enough time?

Refundable tickets cost more, sometimes $700+ more per person. Don’t forget, sometimes refundable means only if you’re sick or emergency situation. Read the refund policy multiple times if you plan on buying refundable tickets.

[Tristan1978 133]

8 minutes ago, Mr.Jose said:

Refundable tickets cost more, sometimes $700+ more per person. Don’t forget, sometimes refundable means only if you’re sick or emergency situation. Read the refund policy multiple times if you plan on buying refundable tickets.

Thanks Jose, I have booked and the terms are below so it's all good:

Changing Flex or PremiumFlex

• Changes to date, time, destination and name allowed up to 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Changes can only be made to another flight where there is availablity within the same ticket type.
• Changes are free of charge, price difference must be paid if changing the destination or from a direct to a connecting flight.
• Destinations can only be changed from domestic to domestic (within same country) or international to international.
• Certain tickets cannot be changed online – you'll need to call our Contact Centre to make changes.

Cancelling Flex or PremiumFlex

• Fully refundable and can be cancelled online.
• All flights are charged at the time of booking.

[proudtobabritgirl 126]

I don't know what to do as I called NVC and they said it's not possible. 

So I said someone I was talking to has just done it and they said that's not possible, you have to wait for the interview to be scheduled. 

Even though you have just done it. 

So I'm confused. 

[JFH 12,190]

28 minutes ago, Tristan1978 said:

Thanks Jose, I have booked and the terms are below so it's all good:

Changing Flex or PremiumFlex

• Changes to date, time, destination and name allowed up to 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Changes can only be made to another flight where there is availablity within the same ticket type.
• Changes are free of charge, price difference must be paid if changing the destination or from a direct to a connecting flight.
• Destinations can only be changed from domestic to domestic (within same country) or international to international.
• Certain tickets cannot be changed online – you'll need to call our Contact Centre to make changes.

Cancelling Flex or PremiumFlex

• Fully refundable and can be cancelled online.
• All flights are charged at the time of booking.

Norwegian? I immigrated here with them too. Good luck with the interview and safe journey here. 

[Tristan1978 133]

1 minute ago, JFH said:

Norwegian? I immigrated here with them too. Good luck with the interview and safe journey here. 

Yeah Norwegian, my wife has flown with them the last three times to the UK... I got the PremiumFlex so I get two 20kg bags, ability to change the flight and extra leg room! 

 

Hopefully I won't have to change anything.... Fingers crossed. 

[proudtobabritgirl 126]

23 minutes ago, Tristan1978 said:

Yeah Norwegian, my wife has flown with them the last three times to the UK... I got the PremiumFlex so I get two 20kg bags, ability to change the flight and extra leg room! 

 

Hopefully I won't have to change anything.... Fingers crossed. 

I have flown with Norwegian many times as they are really good prices. They are pretty good. Obviously not as good as some of the more expensive airlines. But they do the job, they are friendly and efficient. 

I am looking to fly to LA with them also when i go. 

[LeesaMarie 206]

Also going with Norwegian!  

 

They typically advise you'll get your passport back after 2 weeks, so it's really up to you.

[Tristan1978 133]

3 minutes ago, LeesaMarie said:

Also going with Norwegian!  

 

They typically advise you'll get your passport back after 2 weeks, so it's really up to you.

I have spoken to a few people on here and they said that the only thing would hold me up is the medical results, but there will be nearly 5 weeks from medical to interview so I will be OK on that... Besides I bought a flexible ticket. 

 

Norwegian seem like the best option 

[LeesaMarie 206]

2 minutes ago, Tristan1978 said:

I have spoken to a few people on here and they said that the only thing would hold me up is the medical results, but there will be nearly 5 weeks from medical to interview so I will be OK on that... Besides I bought a flexible ticket. 

 

Norwegian seem like the best option 

am tempted to upgrade right now but not too sure!

[Tristan1978 133]

Just now, LeesaMarie said:

am tempted to upgrade right now but not too sure!

I got a seat in the front row!... Plus I'm over 6ft so the extra leg room is a must for me. 

[Ariethesiren 18]

CONGRATS!!!!! Hopefully my  husband will be soon