How can a non-EU citizen living in the UK invite their friend to visit them?

6/1/2018 6:01:22 AM

In this specific case, he can’t.

I understand that his application would need an invitation from me, along with a copy of my visa, proof of my student status from my university, and proof of accommodation and finance

This understanding is incorrect. An ordinary invitation for a visitor visa is not so much of a legality as it is a demonstration of the ability of the person inviting the applicant to be in a position to assist with the trip. Since in this specific example you as a sponsor are unable to provide anything of that sort to add credibility to his application, there is no need for him to invoke a sponsorship/invitation.

He should apply for a visit and clearly state reasons for the trip, explain his current circumstances in France and explain why does he intend to go to the UK for a short trip. He should Build up his case as if there was nobody else to help him with his visit and that he has compelling reasons to go to France after the trip is over.

He wishes to go to help a friend who is not in a position to be able to invite someone over so to the UK (in fact has not even reached the UK) so if he tries to suggest that your are inviting him, he will be making his case weaker. I would simply explain that the reason for my trip to the UK is to be able to help a friend who will be moving to the UK with the house hunt / move and provide everything i can in order to demonstrate that i have compelling reasons to go back to France.

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