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Agingwolf   0

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My fiance recieved her visa yesterday :dance::dance: When she took out her passport so she can attended the consuling session she noticed 2 differant tears possible cuts in the Do Not Open envelope. There is a approximately a 1" tear or cut on the side and about a 1/2" to 1" tear or cut on the top. Are these normal or is it something she needs to go back to the embassy for and have them reseal the envelope? She is worried because she does not want to have any problems when she comes here to America at her POE. I have seen a few discussions on the subject but wish to be positive so she can have peace of mind. She has had no problems up till now and we wish to make sure it stays that way. Thanks in advance for any and all replies. God Bless.

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My fiance recieved her visa yesterday :dance::dance: When she took out her passport so she can attended the consuling session she noticed 2 differant tears possible cuts in the Do Not Open envelope. There is a approximately a 1" tear or cut on the side and about a 1/2" to 1" tear or cut on the top. Are these normal or is it something she needs to go back to the embassy for and have them reseal the envelope? She is worried because she does not want to have any problems when she comes here to America at her POE. I have seen a few discussions on the subject but wish to be positive so she can have peace of mind. She has had no problems up till now and we wish to make sure it stays that way. Thanks in advance for any and all replies. God Bless.

I would say if you have the time and can get to the embassy before your POE I would take it in and ask them to look at it. You do not want to take a chance once your in the states.

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I-129F NOA2 : 2009-03-01

Visa Received : 2009-03-20

US Entry : 2009-03-26

Marriage : 2009-05-23

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Bio. Appt. : 2009-06-23 (original date July 10th)

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Touch: 2009-07-03

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Touch: 2009-07-21

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AP Touch: 2009-08-04

AP Touch: 2009-08-05

EAD second email and Touch 2009-08-06

EAD Touch: 2009-08-07

AOS Approved: 2009-08-10

ROC: petition filed 5-18-11

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Zen Den   18

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My fiance recieved her visa yesterday :dance::dance: When she took out her passport so she can attended the consuling session she noticed 2 differant tears possible cuts in the Do Not Open envelope. There is a approximately a 1" tear or cut on the side and about a 1/2" to 1" tear or cut on the top. Are these normal or is it something she needs to go back to the embassy for and have them reseal the envelope? She is worried because she does not want to have any problems when she comes here to America at her POE. I have seen a few discussions on the subject but wish to be positive so she can have peace of mind. She has had no problems up till now and we wish to make sure it stays that way. Thanks in advance for any and all replies. God Bless.

those are normal...no need to bring it back to the emabssy. :)

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04-25-2008 Waiting for DELBROS/NSO

05-07-2008 Visa on hand ! Wow, less than 3 months! Thank you Lord!

05-26-2008 POE Detroit, no problems, thank God!

07-01-2008 Married 07-01-08, civil, just us w/ his parents

07-16-2008 Mailed out AOS package

07-19-2008 wedding ceremony

08-19-2008 biometrics appointment

08-25-2008 i-485 touched

09-23-2008 i-485 touched

09-30-2008 i-131 approval notice THANK YOU LORD!!!!

10-04-2008 Received my EAD

10-06-2008 Received my AP...yehey, i can go back to Phil for xmas!

11-14-2008 DMV driving test-passed! thank you Lord!

11-18-2008 Received RI driver's license

11-30-2008 Went home to PHILs for the holidays

12-21-2008 Church wedding!

01-08-2009 AOS Approved! thank you Lord! no interview required!

01-16-2009 Received GC in mail

09-02-2010 Sent out application for ROC

09-08-2010 Received NOA1

09-10-2010 Received Biometrics Notice

10-06-2010 Biometrics

12-06-2010 Approved! Thank you Lord God!

12-11-2010 Received NOA2 and 10-yr GC in the mail =)

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10-25-2011 Biometrics

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They are normal, they put a small cut in the corner in case they need to look in to be sure they have the correct person... No worries...

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My fiance recieved her visa yesterday :dance::dance: When she took out her passport so she can attended the consuling session she noticed 2 differant tears possible cuts in the Do Not Open envelope. There is a approximately a 1" tear or cut on the side and about a 1/2" to 1" tear or cut on the top. Are these normal or is it something she needs to go back to the embassy for and have them reseal the envelope? She is worried because she does not want to have any problems when she comes here to America at her POE. I have seen a few discussions on the subject but wish to be positive so she can have peace of mind. She has had no problems up till now and we wish to make sure it stays that way. Thanks in advance for any and all replies. God Bless.

If she has the time go ahead and have them at the embassy look at it. Our envelope had small openings like you describe which we discovered in the waiting area for our flight to the USA! The USCIS at LAX did not look twice and just ripped the envelope open.........no problems. I would guess little (key word LITTLE) tears and rips are considered normal wear and tear and as long as no deliberate tempering is noticed then it is OK. Have her get a bigger envelope at a store to keep the embassy packet in until the POE to reduce the wear and tear.........

Congrats!

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As stated above - the envelope will have a small portion of one corner cut off - I believe it is so (if necessary) airport/security could inspect the contents without opening it.

It is normal. :thumbs:

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Jim♥Michelle   0

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dont go to embassy!! they all have the rip[tear] just leave it alone and dont open and fly to america!!!!

okey.. I know now what to expect after my interview.. i'm so excited!.. 10 more days before my interview.. =) Yay!

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Feb. 25, 2010 : my 31st Birthday

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Feb. 27, 2010 : Saturday "bought pasalubong"

Feb. 28, 2010 : Sunday "bought luggage bag"

Mar. 02, 2010 : PDOS Seminar at Quirino, Paco Manila.. went back to US Embassy 4pm..

Mar. 03, 2010 : POE, Minneapolis, St. Paul International Airport

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Goodluck guys! GOD Bless us all!

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winifredbee Community Regular

winifredbee   1

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They are normal, they put a small cut in the corner in case they need to look in to be sure they have the correct person... No worries...

Glad to hear that these are normal. We did not have this on our envelope. I remember being nervous about damaging it in any way. Good Luck sounds like you can relax...unless you think they look excessive.

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I-129F Sent : 2008-10-10

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-10-15

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-03-01

Visa Received : 2009-03-20

US Entry : 2009-03-26

Marriage : 2009-05-23

AOS, EAD, AP

Date Filed : 2009-06-04

NOA Date : 2009-06-11

Bio. Appt. : 2009-06-23 (original date July 10th)

AOS Transfer: 2009-07-02

Touch: 2009-07-03

Touch: 2009-07-06

Touch: 2009-07-07

Touch: 2009-07-08

Touch: 2009-07-10 with email regarding pending status.

Touch: 2009-07-20

Touch: 2009-07-21

AP and EAD Approved: 2009-08-03

AP Touch: 2009-08-04

AP Touch: 2009-08-05

EAD second email and Touch 2009-08-06

EAD Touch: 2009-08-07

AOS Approved: 2009-08-10

ROC: petition filed 5-18-11

NOA1 received 5-27-11

Biometrics 7-11-11

Decision Date 1-9-12

Approval letter 1-12-12

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