Bringing a CR-2 Back to the US without Parent

[Eliandry 10]

Hi. My wife (CR-1) and my two stepchildren (CR-2) are in the Dominican Republic for a few weeks (they have their green cards). Sadly and unexpectedly, my mother in law is very sick and my wife has to stay behind to care for her.  We want the children (ages 2 and 4) to be back in the US while my wife remains in her country.

 

My question is whether someone other than my wife can can bring the children into the US, or is only my wife authorized to do so?  My wife has cousins (I believe they are US citizens, but at a minimum green card holders) that are returning to the US in a week that, if permitted, could escort the children through immigration.

 

Thanks,

Michael

[milimelo 4,486]

I would get the authorization letter from your wife listing their relatives as persons your children can travel with to return to you. All the usual details who what when how why and for how long. Then get that letter notarized in the embassy. Make sure you’re at the airport to pick up the kids.