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The Sealed Envelope, accidentally opened it

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Some things shouldn't happen by accident. Losing the green card or the passport, forgetting a knife inside a patient's body when performing surgery, and pushing the red button and causing atomic bombs to be released. So, first of all, what you did is something that should not have happened and it did not happen because there wasn't a big sticker on the envelope; it happened because of you, only you.

That said, the envelope not only contains your entire immigration file, it's also the only one. The original. No copy exists. What that means is that it's not a simple resealing issue. Every single document has to be inspected again. Every signature. What if a sheet is missing? What if one has been exchanged or tampered with. Basically, the embassy personal has to start with the whole immigration process again, with the one advantage that they know all needed documents should be in the file. But are they?

That's why it takes weeks or months, not because they can't find a roll of tape in the embassy.

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Some things shouldn't happen by accident. Losing the green card or the passport, forgetting a knife inside a patient's body when performing surgery, and pushing the red button and causing atomic bombs to be released. So, first of all, what you did is something that should not have happened and it did not happen because there wasn't a big sticker on the envelope; it happened because of you, only you.

That said, the envelope not only contains your entire immigration file, it's also the only one. The original. No copy exists. What that means is that it's not a simple resealing issue. Every single document has to be inspected again. Every signature. What if a sheet is missing? What if one has been exchanged or tampered with. Basically, the embassy personal has to start with the whole immigration process again, with the one advantage that they know all needed documents should be in the file. But are they?

That's why it takes weeks or months, not because they can't find a roll of tape in the embassy.

Happy Holidays!

Exactly. I saw the OP has actually posted in another place with more info.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=3582555

Basically their wedding is in a week and a half... :S Eep. I really hope you get this fixed but I am hoping you can postpone the wedding. **fingers crossed**

As for "losing" a greencard or passport... I worry about this constantly right now :P

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

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Rebecca Jo Experienced

Rebecca Jo   1,962

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I'm sorry but I agree with everyone else in regards to contacting the embassy. It is HIGHLY LIKELY that he will be denied entry if he doesn't get this fixed because it appears as though he opened and tampered with the documents. He probably DIDN'T but the envelope is his WHOLE file.

For this reason he should definitely call/email the embassy to find out what he can do BUT I'm sorry to say that the embassy does not keep a copy of the documents so I'm not sure if that will even help because how can they be sure? I am not trying to upset you but instead warn you. Like someone else said it will probably take several weeks if they agree to do it. To triple check everything.

I honestly can't see how he didn't notice the HUGE sticker on the front of the envelope, or the USCIS seal over the "opening". I also don't understand why he would open something not knowing what it was, until he had looked over the whole envelope.. thus noticing the label "do not open"... I'm not trying to be mean but I just honestly don't understand that part. Maybe his country has a different system. But like everyone else said, I was told several times not to open it AND the letter I was given when I was approved said the same thing.

Why do you say the embassy does not keep copies?

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TBoneTX Grand Master

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I honestly can't see how he didn't notice the HUGE sticker on the front of the envelope, or the USCIS seal over the "opening". I also don't understand why he would open something not knowing what it was, until he had looked over the whole envelope.. thus noticing the label "do not open"... I'm not trying to be mean but I just honestly don't understand that part.
Si, man... and you're being overly diplomatic about the situation. I would be considerably more blunt, si man.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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Oh well - Louise not log in since the 23rd of December, 2009.

Hopefully her man made it across a POE somewhere, ya?

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Rebecca Jo Experienced

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Oh well - Louise not log in since the 23rd of December, 2009.

Hopefully her man made it across a POE somewhere, ya?

:lol:

I hate when I stupidly answer an ancient thread!

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I will see you one day again, my love.

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