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#1 ymonz

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 04:18 AM

hi vj readers and members,
i get my visa today. i open the plastic pouch to get my passport, am i in a big trouble? but i did not open the yellow envelope!!! :wacko: pls. tell me if i did something wrong??? :no:
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#2 Scott & Annie

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 04:34 AM

hi vj readers and members,
i get my visa today. i open the plastic pouch to get my passport, am i in a big trouble? but i did not open the yellow envelope!!! :wacko: pls. tell me if i did something wrong??? :no:


IT'S OK... :thumbs:

Of course you have to open the outer plastic to access your passport. Gotta get the CFO stamp etc. before you fly off.
Just be ABSOLUTELY SURE you do not open the yellow envelope that says "DO NOT OPEN".
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#3 VirtualLee

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 04:38 AM

hi vj readers and members,
i get my visa today. i open the plastic pouch to get my passport, am i in a big trouble? but i did not open the yellow envelope!!! :wacko: pls. tell me if i did something wrong??? :no:



No, your fine.. I suggest to tape back the plastic so it won't tore your envelope, to make it more secure.
Congrats!
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#4 ymonz

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 05:06 AM

Thank you SOOOOOMUCH!!!
GOD bless us all!!!
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#5 iyanilyen

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 07:21 AM

Congrats..i remember that feeling lol
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#6 Tintin and Mike

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:07 AM

Congrats and welcome to US soon! :dance: :dance:
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#7 Hank_

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:09 AM

You are just fine, I remember when my wife's visa arrived and the "Do Not Open" envelope .... all the excitement and nervousness.

Congrats! Enjoy your flight and .... Welcome to America!
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#8 calibob

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:41 AM

Congratulations!! This phase of your journey is closing and the door to your future is opening.......enjoy!!

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#9 Kevzil

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 11:07 AM

hahahaha! you're fine girl! Of course you need to open the plastic pouch to get your passport just don't open the yellow packet ok? you are all set! Congrats and welcome to America! Godbless!
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#10 Mr Smiley

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 02:14 PM

ConGraTuLaTions :) :dance: :star:
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#11 southcalhog

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 06:50 PM

Congratulations and Good Luck! You are fine!:thumbs:
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#12 Loida and Ed

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Posted 21 September 2012 - 08:34 PM

CONGRATS!!!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
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#13 Dr Mirage

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Posted 22 September 2012 - 12:20 AM

From experience, we used sent in a ton of paperwork for the 1-129F and the yellow envelope did not even fully close when we received it. Don't ask me why. The papers were sticking out and they had to use extra tape to close all the file together. (you can even see what's inside the envelope from the corner)

So. when we arrive in LAX POE. We were in line with my fiance (I flew in with her together from Manila). We were in the US Resident / US Citizen line. The Immigration Office who was leading and telling you which lines to fall in line in opened the sealed yellow envelope before we were in the immigration window. I was in complete shock when I saw this because I didn't even get a chance to tell them to not open it.

Anyhow, when it was finally our turn to talk with immigration. I just handed the "OPENED ENVELOPE" and they didn't even ask any questions.
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#14 JaVis

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Posted 22 September 2012 - 12:26 AM

i have a question on the yellow envelope, too. i actually just received mine now, literally. like dr mirage, we had a lot (and i mean a lot) of paperwork that we sent in and the papers are sticking out of the corner. basically it's like they cut the corner where it's impossible to take out the papers and put them back in without destroying the envelope. i'm thinking (and hoping) this isn't an issue since, like i said there's no way for me to take out the paperwork anyway.

thoughts?
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#15 calibob

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Posted 22 September 2012 - 08:31 AM

Many I've heard have a cut on them. If you are worried, call the embassy and they can reseal if they think it's an issue. Better safe than sorry and it'll give you peace of mind.

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