IR-1 Packet - No sealed Envelope??

[Tampatownfan 16]

Hi Everyone, Ive posted this in the UK forum as it was from the Embassy in London that my visa and packet was sent. I am also posting this more for sharing information rather than as a concern. I feel quite comfortable about the situation, but think it worthy to share for the benefit of shared experiences. 

When I received my courier'd plastic bag from the embassy, I noticed that there was no sealed document envelope inside but just the documents handed over at the interview and my passport with the approved visa in it. I remember from when we did the K1 in 2007 that there was a sealed envelope, which we were warned needs to remain sealed etc etc, so I was quite surprised to just receive the passport and the few original documents I had either sent in or handed over at the interview. Im assuming that as things are generally now done online, have they phased out the sealed envelope packet, or is this something more to do with the type of visa people receive and or where it was issued? Although, as mentioned, Ive posted in the UK area, it would be interesting if it is now general practice across the various different countries or specific to London.

[Crazy Cat 39,222]

The sealed envelope is rare these days.  Almost consulates transfer the information electronically.  They started a few years ago.  

[Wuozopo 4,285]

You’re correct, it’s done electronically for IR1/CR1s like yourself. The K1s in London are still getting the sealed white envelope with their file to turn in at POE.

[Tampatownfan 16]

Many thanks for the confirmation guys, I figured it to be the case. As you mentioned Wuozopo, there are still plenty of references out there mentioning the envelope, so I am sure it can be seen by some as puzzling when they do not get one.  Two weeks to go and I will see how it goes at my POE.....

[Crazy Cat 39,222]

28 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

You’re correct, it’s done electronically for IR1/CR1s like yourself. The K1s in London are still getting the sealed white envelope with their file to turn in at POE.

Good info.