I think I’ve got to the bottom of things now! It seems that when Ella got to the VFS counter, there was a long line of people and she got talking to another person, also waiting to submit documents. This person was being assisted by an employee of Specialised Visa Services Inc. She was advised not to submit her documents as there was no proof of an intended marriage- rightly or wrongly- I don’t know? It’s meant another long tiring trip back to Manila tomorrow!!

Thanks,
Ian