Some advice from my DVC peeps would be appreciated

[Girlstar30]

I have my heart completely set on a trip ive been working on for months next year. My wife is in the process of getting her US citizenship and I dont know when they are going to schedule her interview. These types of things (Citizenship interview) you dont want to reschedule because it can be months delay, have to provide an explanation as to why (I dont think they'll look to kindly on because im going on a Disney Vacation as an excuse) and ive read flat out denials. We are trying to be responsible as this is very important to us.

With that being said, we dont know WHEN we will get the letter for her interview. It could be a month from now, 4 months, heck even 5 months from now seems to be within the average. With April being in 5 months, I really think we're in the danger zone of her getting a letter in the mail of her interview being scheduled when were gone and the last thing I want is points in holding

Obviously I know the smartest thing to do would probably be to postpone it or sell the points for next year. So thats my question. What is the best way do you think to handle this situation? I was thinking it would be a nice consolation to perhaps sell the points right now and maybe put some money towards our direct contract!

Or would you just book a trip later in the year September-November. Still a very slight chance that the process wont be complete. I have been in denial that our trip might not happen Going this late in the year would also put us past our december uy banking deadline which is a bit of a risk in itself

Im thinking having flexible cash on hand for a vacation when this is completed may be the best way to handle this situation. First world problems i know but we are spending a lot of money and sacrifice for this membership

I just want to know what you would do in my situation And for those who have rented out points from the major sites, how far in advance do I have to do this to get the most money and for it to be easy to rent rapidly? I def dont want to wait too long, but im still hoping we will hear something by January and can go on this trip and plan around that! No negativity please, im already feeling sad, but would appreciate some constructive opinions

 

[Add-On-Itis]

I have not rented out points.

But I did rent a reservation from a major site. I believe it takes time to get all the funds, at least not until they go check in.

Additionally, I have bought a transfer. That you will get the funds immediately.

 

[Orbiter_Fan]

Maybe rent the points and hold the cash? If something is available when you want to travel and you haven't received the letter, use the money for a cash stay or last-minute rental.

If there's no trip because of the uncertainty, you have some money for your next contract!

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

I would rent the points and depending on when you’re wanting to go, book something with a much flexible cancellation policy at Swan/Dolphin. I had mentioned this in another thread but at certain times of year, it really doesn’t even make sense for me to use my BWV points bc the rates at the Swan/Dolphin are so reasonable.

This way you can ‘lock’ in a trip and cancel without worry.