• the full name and date of birth of the proposed visitor(s)

• their relationship to you (parent, friend, etc)

• why they want to come and visit you (for a holiday, to attend your graduation, etc.)

• how long they want to stay in the UK and, if possible, their proposed arrival and departure dates

• where they intend to stay; if they plan to stay with you, give your full address

• your own immigration status in the UK (for example, student until 2007)

For more information on how to write a visa letter of invitation, visit the website located at welfare.qmul.ac.uk.