One way plane ticket significantly more expensive than return...will a return be okay?

[j26 10]

Hi All!

Planning to move to the US from the UK on my visa in the next couple of months but a one way is around £500 MORE than a standard return. Has anyone had any experience of booking a return, then cancelling the return leg once they're in the US? (I don't expect a refund!) 

 

Thank you in advance! 

Edited March 8 by j26

[Etherial 277]

I used a return ticket and cancelled the return. They don't ask to see your ticket.

As a travel agent as well I can tell you its doable and it's best if you pay a bit extra for a refundable ticket so when you cancel you will get back the unused portion of your ticket.

[j26 10]

3 minutes ago, Etherial said:

I used a return ticket and cancelled the return. They don't ask to see your ticket.

As a travel agent as well I can tell you its doable and it's best if you pay a bit extra for a refundable ticket so when you cancel you will get back the unused portion of your ticket.

Thank you!

 

Did you cancel by phoning up the airline or simply on your booking online?

[Etherial 277]

1 minute ago, j26 said:

Thank you!

 

Did you cancel by phoning up the airline or simply on your booking online?

I cancelled online. 

If you book directly with the airline you can cancel online.

If you book from another site/agent you need to call them

[Crazy Cat 41,631]

It is extremely important that you cancel the return leg after you have entered the US via a K-1.  Otherwise, USCIS could think you used that return leg....that could cause USCIS to deny an Adjustment of Status application.  There are actual cases, here on VJ, in which USCIS denied Adjustment of Status at the interview due to the appearance that the person left the US without Advance Parole.  That creates a gigantic hassle you do not want to fight. 

Edited March 8 by Crazy Cat

[j26 10]

22 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

It is extremely important that you cancel the return leg after you have entered the US via a K-1.  Otherwise, USCIS could think you used that return leg....that could cause USCIS to deny an Adjustment of Status application.  There are actual cases, here on VJ, in which USCIS denied Adjustment of Status at the interview due to the appearance that the person left the US without Advance Parole.  That creates a gigantic hassle you do not want to fight. 

Thank you so much for the heads up. What I'll do is make a note in my phone to cancel the return leg a couple of days after I land, and to make sure I keep the cancellation confirmation along with my other visa documents to ensure I have valid proof of this too should this occur during my AOS.

[Caligirl1 208]

4 hours ago, j26 said:

Hi All!

Planning to move to the US from the UK on my visa in the next couple of months but a one way is around £500 MORE than a standard return. Has anyone had any experience of booking a return, then cancelling the return leg once they're in the US? (I don't expect a refund!) 

 

Thank you in advance! 

I booked a round-trip and just never got on the flight back....even without refund much cheaper than a one way ticket👍

[mam521 2,029]

Book with the airline.  It's much easier and in the event of cancellation or other potential issues, the airline can assist you; 3rd party sellers often leave you stranded.  

 

Agree, too, with pay a bit extra and get a refundable ticket.  Might be a bit before you can go anywhere but having that credit on your airline account is better than a big ole kick in the behind!

[TBoneTX 45,044]

6 hours ago, j26 said:

What I'll do is make a note in my phone to cancel the return leg a couple of days after I land, and to make sure I keep the cancellation confirmation along with my other visa documents to ensure I have valid proof of this too should this occur during my AOS.

This is precisely the way that you and everyone should do it.  Great thinking.

[j26 10]

Thanks everyone!

 

Booked my flights (non-refundable, return, a flexible ticket would have cost me around 3.3k compared to the £700 non-refundable so I went with non-refundable just in case I needed that extra money before I went). Happy to lose out on a bit of money, very excited to go!

[TBoneTX 45,044]

2 minutes ago, j26 said:

very excited to go

Come back here to let us know how things went.  Advance welcome to the Colonies.   

[j26 10]

2 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Come back here to let us know how things went.  Advance welcome to the Colonies.   

Will do and thank you very much!On my way to becoming a Texan 🤠

[TBoneTX 45,044]

4 minutes ago, j26 said:

becoming a Texan

We ain't the Colonies, li'l filly.

 

North of Interstate 10 = you're a Yankee

South of Interstate 10 = you might be OK

[j26 10]

2 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

We ain't the Colonies, li'l filly.

 

North of Interstate 10 = you're a Yankee

South of Interstate 10 = you might be OK

San Antonio, so “on” I-10 as it splits SA in the middle! technically we’ll be south of it though? Not sure what that makes me 🤣

[j26 10]

Sorry all I have another question! 

 

When I fill out my details on my booking it’s asking if i have a US visa and if so, to put in the number. This won’t be an issue if I’ve booked a return would it? As it’s a K1 visa and I’ll be cancelled the return flight. Or does it not matter at all?