Guidance needed - UK visa for my mother

[ififthelement]

Hi,

I am currently on a WP in UK, around 1 yr now. Mom is planning to visit in Apr-2017.
1) Should be purchase the to-fro tickets prior to applying for visa ?
2) We will apply for visa in Mar-2017.

In the meantime I will send the necessary documentation from my side and Mom will have enough time to gather paper work in India.

[CR001]

1. UKVI advise applicants NOT to purchase tickets till their visas are granted. A return ticket will have no influence on the outcome of the application.

[ififthelement]

Ok. but in that case the tickets will be costly if we book as soon as we get the visa granted

[Casa]

Even more costly if you book non-refundable flights and the visa isn't granted.

[noajthan]

The visa is not even guaranteed.

UKVI is not interested in tickets/prices.

If not risk-averse at least get refundable tickets;
(and that's why having tickets proves nothing).