Yes, it is possible for the

return_to

parameter to be part of the VerificationURL in the email sent for user verification. This functionality is supported through the use of the

after_verification_return_to

parameter when initializing the registration flow. According to the [Ory Kratos documentation on post-verification redirection](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/concepts/browser-redirect-flow-completion#post-verification-redirection), you can specify a redirect URL for the verification flow after registration by appending the

after_verification_return_to

parameter to the Browser Registration Init endpoint:

<https://public.url/self-service/registration/browser?after_verification_return_to=https://my-redirect/foo>

This parameter allows you to set a custom URL where the user will be redirected after successfully completing the verification process. When using this parameter, the specified URL will be included in the verification email sent to the user. The

VerificationURL

variable available in the email template will contain this redirect information. It's important to note that for security reasons, you may need to whitelist the domain of your

return_to

URL in your Ory Kratos configuration to prevent open redirect attacks, as mentioned in the [Ory Kratos documentation on redirection](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/concepts/browser-redirect-flow-completion#redirection). Remember to handle this redirect appropriately in your application to ensure a smooth user experience after the verification process is completed.