Sealed Brown Envelope
Jun 20th 2002, 8:20 am
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Sealed Brown Envelope
Just thought in case anyone is interested the mysterious brown envelope is all the
documents that the US Citizen submitted for the K-1 and all of the K-1's physical and
approval from the embassy.
Gerald & Elsa Ours was not sealed so we had to take a peek at it.
documents that the US Citizen submitted for the K-1 and all of the K-1's physical and
approval from the embassy.
Gerald & Elsa Ours was not sealed so we had to take a peek at it.
Jun 20th 2002, 9:34 am
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Re: Sealed Brown Envelope
I hope this is not a wind-up but just in case it isn't, you may have a problem.
The reason it is a SEALED brown envelope is so that when you arrive at the POE the fact that is still sealed is proof that you haven't tampered with the contents.
I await with interest to see what others more knowledgable
than me have to say.
The reason it is a SEALED brown envelope is so that when you arrive at the POE the fact that is still sealed is proof that you haven't tampered with the contents.
I await with interest to see what others more knowledgable
than me have to say.
Jun 20th 2002, 10:20 am
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Re: Sealed Brown Envelope
Good work. I don't think anyone *hasn't* wanted to open the Envelope and take a good
look inside. I took the opportunity to include your answer on item 4.5 in the FAQ,
without your permission of course. I never ask permission.
http://www.txdirect.net/users/mike38/k1faq.htm#4.5 Mike
"yellow61" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Just thought in case anyone is interested the mysterious brown envelope is all the
> documents that the US Citizen submitted for the K-1 and all of the K-1's physical
> and approval from the embassy.
>
> Gerald & Elsa Ours was not sealed so we had to take a peek at it.
look inside. I took the opportunity to include your answer on item 4.5 in the FAQ,
without your permission of course. I never ask permission.
http://www.txdirect.net/users/mike38/k1faq.htm#4.5 Mike
"yellow61" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Just thought in case anyone is interested the mysterious brown envelope is all the
> documents that the US Citizen submitted for the K-1 and all of the K-1's physical
> and approval from the embassy.
>
> Gerald & Elsa Ours was not sealed so we had to take a peek at it.
Jun 20th 2002, 5:20 pm
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Re: Sealed Brown Envelope
<<The reason it is a SEALED brown envelope is so that when you
> arrive at the POE the fact that is still sealed is proof that you haven't tampered
> with the contents>>
This is true. I would take it back to the consulate and have them seal it. I wouldn't
want any problems at this end, if I were you. Ranjini
"rogerpenycate" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I hope this is not a wind-up but just in case it isn't, you may have a problem. The
> reason it is a SEALED brown envelope is so that when you arrive at the POE the fact
> that is still sealed is proof that you haven't tampered with the contents. I await
> with interest to see what others more knowledgable than me have to say.
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
> arrive at the POE the fact that is still sealed is proof that you haven't tampered
> with the contents>>
This is true. I would take it back to the consulate and have them seal it. I wouldn't
want any problems at this end, if I were you. Ranjini
"rogerpenycate" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I hope this is not a wind-up but just in case it isn't, you may have a problem. The
> reason it is a SEALED brown envelope is so that when you arrive at the POE the fact
> that is still sealed is proof that you haven't tampered with the contents. I await
> with interest to see what others more knowledgable than me have to say.
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Jun 21st 2002, 3:21 am
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Re: Sealed Brown Envelope
yellow61 wrote:
>
> Just thought in case anyone is interested the mysterious brown envelope is all the
> documents that the US Citizen submitted for the K-1 and all of the K-1's physical
> and approval from the embassy.
>
> Gerald & Elsa Ours was not sealed so we had to take a peek at it.
Ours (I-130 visa DCF in the UK) was sealed but the corner of the envelope had a cut
out for the very large staple that was used to staple the visa itself to the rest of
the papers inside. By flipping through the pages it was obvious that the documents
inside were simply all the forms and tax returns etc we had given to the consular
staff. I've read (but cannot remember where) that the consulates do not keep any
information on file regarding the visas they issue via DCF so it's no surprise they
make the immigrant carry all of it to the US.
>
> Just thought in case anyone is interested the mysterious brown envelope is all the
> documents that the US Citizen submitted for the K-1 and all of the K-1's physical
> and approval from the embassy.
>
> Gerald & Elsa Ours was not sealed so we had to take a peek at it.
Ours (I-130 visa DCF in the UK) was sealed but the corner of the envelope had a cut
out for the very large staple that was used to staple the visa itself to the rest of
the papers inside. By flipping through the pages it was obvious that the documents
inside were simply all the forms and tax returns etc we had given to the consular
staff. I've read (but cannot remember where) that the consulates do not keep any
information on file regarding the visas they issue via DCF so it's no surprise they
make the immigrant carry all of it to the US.
Jun 21st 2002, 3:34 am
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Re: Sealed Brown Envelope
My fiance's (k1) brown envelope was sealed but also has a corner cut out of it, but there was no staple. We peeked through the papers too and have it in a safe place until he uses it this Sept. I am not sure if this is common practice at some consulates but it definately discourages trying to open the sealed envelope to see inside....
