Going off on a tangent slightly, but I'm assuming you want an IR(H). Have you seen how much those things cost lately? Have you considered getting a PPL(A)/IR? It's only a 10 hour conversion from IR(A) to IR(H) instead of 45. You might find it's cheaper and you get a couple of free ratings that might come in handy in 5-10 years when there's another chronic pilot shortage!
Plus it gives you the option to avoid taking the IR exams altogether.