The VFS website says that applicants should submit a full set of photocopies of all supporting documents with their applications for settlement. I am wondering if they really mean ALL documents and, if so, what is the purpose of it.

I can understand that importants docs such as birth certs should be photocopied but to copy everything (eg photos, bank statements, love letters (!)) seems over the top and impractical. Some people have a huge amount of supporting evidence so must all of it be photocopied?

VFS have a photocopy and photo service. Has anyone used these services?

Cheers
Alfie