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Is this normal? A little ripped envelope

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cristina16 Proficient

cristina16   81

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That is not the normal cut on my Visa Packet. It seems that was ripped during shipping. You should contact the embassy to have it re-sealed.

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rutabaga Community Regular

rutabaga   209

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I'd contact the embassy to see if the package needs to be resealed or if the tear is negligible enough for you to be good to go as is. Specifically, I'd email the immigrant visa section of the embassy and attach those pictures so they can see for themselves what it looks like.

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pch1   64

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And what will happpen if they won't let me in the United States, what will happen to visa? will I be able to use it again?

K-1 is one entry.

Is your passport inside the package that was sent to you?

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LionessDeon Experienced

LionessDeon   2,060

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There have been previous threads posted regarding this. Take great care to be sure it doesn't tear any further.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/559316-k1-visa-received-yellow-envelope-is-torn/?fromsearch=1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/376150-help-visa-packet-delivered-torn-not-the-corner-thing/?fromsearch=1

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LionessDeon   2,060

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http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/555290-visa-packet-has-a-tear-in-it/?fromsearch=1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/542434-help-just-got-k1-visa-but-envelope-is-torn/?fromsearch=1

Haven't heard of anyone being denied entry. Be very careful with it from here.

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~Alessa~   26

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I contacted embassy they said I can send back to re-seal, but where is the gurantee the new one will arrive with no tears?

I am really afraid it might even stuck in the embassy for some reason.

I thought this kind of tears are normal since nothing falling out and I can't even put a little finger there the envelope will crack more if I do.

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~Alessa~   26

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Read the links to the other threads I provided to see what others did. I think you'll be ok. Just make sure it doesn't rip further.

Thanks a lot! I noticed there is not much of information about it on internet, I am wondering what is the reason, maybe most people just don't pay attention to damages like that?

Yes, I read those threads, seems like someone got worse damage and was OK.

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Friend16   7

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Don't worry, you'll be fine

Our K-1 Journey: Vermont
03/05/2013 - sent our I-129F to Dallas lockbox
03/11/2013 - NOA-1 date
07/02/2013 - RFE email notification received
07/19/2013 - RFE reply sent to Vermont
07/30/2013 - NOA-2 date
08/26/2013 - case received by NVC, case number assigned
08/28/2013 - case left the NVC
08/30/2013 - case received by the consulate (but not in the system yet)
09/05/2013 - received a letter with instructions from the consulate
09/20/2013 - interview!
09/25/2013 - visa in hand
09/29/2013 - POE
Our AOS Journey:
10/04/2013 - sent our AOS package to Chicago lockbox
10/09/2013 - NOA1 for I-485, I-131, I-765
11/19/2013 - biometrics
11/27/2013 - status for I-485 changed to "Testing and Interview"
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12/14/2013 - combo card received
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02/06/2014 - Green card received

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11/16/2015 - sent I-751 package to Vermont

11/20/2015 - NOA-1 date

12/21/2015 - Biometrics

10/07/2016 - NOA-2 date

10/24/2016 - GC received

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11/01/2016 - sent N-400 package to Lewisville

11/07/2016 - NOA-1 date

11/29/2016 - Biometrics

12/28/2016 - "In Line for an interview"

05/02/2017 - "Interview scheduled" notification

05/08/2017 - Interview letter received

06/06/2017 - Interview

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Abby&Colin   40

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Your fine lots of people get ripped packages the post isn't very careful with them so the paper tears as long as your gentle with it so it doesn't rip further and the seals across the tape aren't disturbed you should be fine :)!

Hold onto your hat its going to be a bumpy ride!!

but don't worry you'll get through it :luv:

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elenamimimi Apprentice

elenamimimi   1

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I know someone who entered the US with damaged envelope and she was fine

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K1 visa, СА

* 04/06/15 - I-129F sent
* 04/13/15 - NOA1
* 05/22/15 - NОА2
* 06/12/15 - NОА2 paper
* 06/11/15 - NVC received
* 06/26/15 - NVC sent to Moscow
* 07/01/15 - ready
* 07/13/15 - admin. processing
* 09/07/15 - medical examination
* 09/08/15 - interview +++

* 09/14/15 - got the passport
* 01/20/15 - flight (POE JFK)

* 03/19/16 - wedding

* 04/21/16 - filed (GC, EAD, AP)

* 04/29/16 - NOA1

* 05/23/16 - biometrics

* 07/29/16 - EAD, AP

* 05/31/17 - interview

and still no response...

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