Possible to postpone IR1 interview?

[idreamofmountains 0]

Hi all, I've been digging through the archives and the consulate website, and can't find a clear answer on this. Due to unexpected personal circumstances I need to delay my already-scheduled interview by up to a year, as I am no longer able to immigrate imminently as planned.

 

I know you can delay at the NVC stage - but unclear about the post-DQ consulate stage.

 

The below thread suggests you get a year's grace by cancelling and just not rescheduling an interview...? I can't find anything firm on this and don't want to be set back to zero in the process. Can anyone advise? And if this is correct - do I tell the embassy this is what I'm doing or just cancel the interview and say nothing...?

 

(I'm not concerned about then having to re-do the medical, re-submit up to date financial documents etc.)

 

Many thanks.

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

Once an interview date has been scheduled by NVC, contact the consulate for all interview matters.  I would just contact them and explain, so that they do not just close your case.

[Tesco 70]

We cancelled and did nothing for 5 months. Scheduled an interview then without any issues. Don’t leave it for a year though, as they may close your case. You may be able to schedule and cancel until the time is right for you, although I’m sure there are limits. 

 

[idreamofmountains 0]

That's good to know, thanks. Did you have to re-do your medical? Was that straightforward in terms of process if so?

[Tesco 70]

Hadn’t booked the medical, so it was straight forward. Simply cancelled the visa interview appointment and did nothing.

[idreamofmountains 0]

On 8/2/2024 at 12:15 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Once an interview date has been scheduled by NVC, contact the consulate for all interview matters.  I would just contact them and explain, so that they do not just close your case.

Thank you @Crazy Cat. Is it possible to move this to the IR1 processes and procedures forum do you think? Or should I re-post there...? I realise it's not London / UK specific and that over there perhaps might have been a better place for me to post. Apologies.

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

***Moved to the IR-1/CR-1 forum***

[pushbrk 12,898]

Medical is good for only six months.  You'll need a new medical.  Visas expire six months from the interview date.

[idreamofmountains 0]

Thanks. Has anyone delayed their interview in this way, and can confirm it's possible?

[Steven2134 2]

as long as you are in contact with them at least once per year your case should remain open, you can cancel the interview and reschedule later, just don't wait a full year to contact again and let them know you still intend to reschedule and maybe a brief explanation of the delay