My HSMP was approved on 15 April, I applied EC on 13 of July, Just before the 3 months deadline. I sent a e-mail to british consulate general to check the documents I should supplied, got reply saying:
1. Completed Application form
2. HSMP approval letter
3. Bank statement
4. application fee
5. two photos and your passport
I just handed all the papers to the officer, he said my intended entry date of 15th December is not accepted as the Visa application should not be made more than 3 months earlier than your departure date. so I changed my entry date to 15 Oct. 2004. That's all, no other question. I got my Visa next day, no interview, no hassle.
