I know this is a complex subject but any advice would be appreciated:

I would like to invite my boyfriend to Scotland (yes I know...'yawn'...same old story) and I was wondering if it would be easier to get a Visa for him if my parents sponsored him (instead of me).

I have read all the topics about this subject on this website and I realise that it will probably be near impossible to get one!!!

My parents are not rich...does this mean that there is no chance? Also, what kind of things do they have to supply to be a sponsorer? I dont think my father would agree to handing copies of his bank statements out, etc.

I think I will be fighting a loosing battle

The most important thing are not your or your parents' sponsorship but it is your friends ties to Turkia.

He must have strong reasons to return to Turkia. A permanent and regularly paid job is the most important thing. Bank statements might be asked. Also having some properties in Turkia can help as wee as it is another reason from the person to return home.

The officals are to worried that the person will illgally stay abroad after the visa has expired. They must see strong reasons why the person would want to return to Turkia.