Worst Mistake Ever...

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Umm..while it doesn't say 'do not open' it says

Edited June 21, 2007 by AlienUKGirl

[TracyTN 237]

Yeah, I remembered that too late to edit my post.

[flutter95 4]

Umm..while it doesn't say 'do not open' it says

Mine had that on it and I think there was a teeeny tiny little stamp saying do not open

[ReignVictorious 0]

No worries about it...Will take 1 week of time in Re-sealing the Envelope or sometimes it just happened in One day..So no worries there...Cheer Up!!!

Sincerely,

Jatin

[TimsDaisy 0]

Umm..while it doesn't say 'do not open' it says

I love how you're always there with the scan photos of the important stuff!!!!! Good photo for people to see. Use it to give your UK sweetie a reading comp test to see how much reminding they need not to open it! I chalk those mistakes up to visa-induced dysphoria: when you've gone so bloody immigration nutso that nothing makes sense anymore

Best of luck - I'm sure it will get straightened out. You aren't the first couple with envelope woes and you won't be the last - doh!

[featherB 1]

I chalk those mistakes up to visa-induced dysphoria: when you've gone so bloody immigration nutso that nothing makes sense anymore

I'll go with that... I remember being (seriously!) a bit worried that I would open it by accident, even though I knew I couldn't, and had no desire to do so. I packed it away in the front pocket of my carry-on (6 weeks before I actually left the UK), just so that I wouldn't end up opening the thing inadvertently. Y'know, getting up and opening it in my sleep, or just looking down and realising that I'm holding the open envelope and going 'bad hands!! now look what you've done!!'

Yes, I know that makes me sound like an Insane Person.

[REP&KMM 0]

hey guyss- thanks so much for all the replies. Rich emailed the airline and told them he may need to move back his ticket so we're just waiting for a reply now. The courier is going to come tomrrow to pick up the stupid envelope, and we're really hoping that we will have it back in time. You know its going to be one of those situtions where if we were to push back the tickets, the envelope will come, but if we don't then it won't come. I KNEW this process had been too easy for us..!! haha always gotta throw a kink at the end, just trying to stay positive through this...

[flutter95 4]

I chalk those mistakes up to visa-induced dysphoria: when you've gone so bloody immigration nutso that nothing makes sense anymore

I'll go with that... I remember being (seriously!) a bit worried that I would open it by accident, even though I knew I couldn't, and had no desire to do so. I packed it away in the front pocket of my carry-on (6 weeks before I actually left the UK), just so that I wouldn't end up opening the thing inadvertently. Y'know, getting up and opening it in my sleep, or just looking down and realising that I'm holding the open envelope and going 'bad hands!! now look what you've done!!'

Yes, I know that makes me sound like an Insane Person.

I was the same way!! I was like *nervously looking at envelope on plane* "I wonder if they'll think the slight buffing of the corners and that tiny tear and a wiggly flap means that I TAMPERED WITH IT! "

[REP&KMM 0]

haha I totally warned him about the brown envelope- its so stressed DO NOT OPEN, but Rich has always been one of those 25 year old kids and just had to open the present from the courier!!

update tho- he got an email back from the embassy saying that they were going to reseal the envelope and send it back the day they recieve it... we sent it back by courier today, should be at the embassy on Monday so we should get it on Tuesday or Wednesday- meaning Rich shuld make his flght on Wednesday afternoon!! Oh seriously, I hope this works out!!

[britty 1]

haha I totally warned him about the brown envelope- its so stressed DO NOT OPEN, but Rich has always been one of those 25 year old kids and just had to open the present from the courier!!

update tho- he got an email back from the embassy saying that they were going to reseal the envelope and send it back the day they recieve it... we sent it back by courier today, should be at the embassy on Monday so we should get it on Tuesday or Wednesday- meaning Rich shuld make his flght on Wednesday afternoon!! Oh seriously, I hope this works out!!

have faith. If the embassy know you are on a deadline, they will absolutely try to ensure that its met. I have no doubt that Rich will make his flight on Wednesday :-)

[Jennymc11 2]

Just so I have this straight... Is the passport actually inside the package with the other documents that you cannot open? I wouldn't think so, since you need to show a passport when you check in at the airline, but just thought I'd check. Sorry if its an obvious answer!

[TimsDaisy 0]

Just so I have this straight... Is the passport actually inside the package with the other documents that you cannot open? I wouldn't think so, since you need to show a passport when you check in at the airline, but just thought I'd check. Sorry if its an obvious answer!

not a stupid question!

i read in this forum, i think, a similar question. the materials arrive in a big envelope (some have reported a clear envelope, i think) and there's the passport and the MBE. someone posted a question to the effect of "ack! how do i get the passport if i'm not supposed to open it!" a reasonable fear, i think, given all the ominous "don't open it!" warnings the embassy gives of course you'll need your passport on the UK end, so you can take that out, just make sure the opaque, sealed, mysterious brown envelope stay shut. obviously, check the package you receive for more details, but that's the description people have provided in this forum and some other areas, if memory serves.

[Linababe 0]

Well can I ask a silly question pls? what happens to the stuff in the brown envelope ? will the guy at POE keep it all or give it back to me? I am not there yet but just wandering?

Lina (UKC)

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Just so I have this straight... Is the passport actually inside the package with the other documents that you cannot open? I wouldn't think so, since you need to show a passport when you check in at the airline, but just thought I'd check. Sorry if its an obvious answer!

This is what you get

Obviously only ONE envelope and passport if you don't have a child!!

First image is what the courier hands over.

It is SAFE to open the BLACK plastic bit

Well can I ask a silly question pls? what happens to the stuff in the brown envelope ? will the guy at POE keep it all or give it back to me? I am not there yet but just wandering?

Lina (UKC)

I believe they keep it and send it off to the USCIS or wherever....Will tell you for SURE on Saturday!!

[britty 1]

Well can I ask a silly question pls? what happens to the stuff in the brown envelope ? will the guy at POE keep it all or give it back to me? I am not there yet but just wandering?

Lina (UKC)

as far as I am aware, the contents of the brown envelope are sent to USCIS for filing. They can refer to these documents again in the future when you apply for AOS.