Invitation letter - payslips and bank statement complusory?

[hsmppune]

Hi All,

I have got hsmp approval, and am trying to get an invitation letter from a friend for the proof of accommodation section in EC.

I want to know if it is compulsory to provide my friend's payslips and bank statement for this purpose.

I can provide the following as of now:

1) His passport copy.
2) council tax papers.
3) tenancy agreement
4) invitation letter from him.

Would this not be sufficient for the proof of accommodation?

Anxiously waiting for responses.

Thanks
hsmppune

[lion686]

Hi,

Why don you try & book a hotel accomodation for 1 month. Its much simpler & wil be accepted by BHC.

Also for booking hotel you need not pay before & can use ur Credit card details and book it . later once you get the EC you can cancel it without any expense. Try this site www.venere.com

[hsmppune]

Thanks Lion,

I am going to do just that.

However, with the introduction of new rules I am not sure when I should I book the hotel from.

I am planning to apply for EC around the 20th of December and I hear it might take more time this time, as there is an off from 7th to 11th December so there might be a huge backlog.

Anyways thanks for the pointer on this.

Regards
hsmppune