Denied entry and going with child to US without US citizen spouse

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On 1/19/2024 at 4:01 PM, Amunah said:

Written consent from whom? Is it necessary if she was alone with him abroad? Just curious. 

Well, in our case, if my spouse is in Peru and I am in the US I have to go to the Peru consulate here in FL and do a document, notarized by the consulate, that I am allowing my spouse to leave the country with our child. Fortunately, we haven't had to do that but in Peru they always check at the airport during check-in.

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On 1/20/2024 at 3:18 AM, Dashinka said:

For instance if you decided to take a trip to Canada with your child without your wife, you should have a letter from her in case Canadian Border Control asked to see it.

CBSA will ask, too!  They are a real pain in the rear to deal with sometimes, but I appreciate they are trying to head off human trafficking and ensure no parental kidnapping is going on.  

 

Another vote for a letter if the OP is worried about the child travelling with Mom.  The other thing to consider is Mom should have a marriage certificate and a birth certificate with parentage on there and the child is being repatriated to the US.  It's unlikely to be an issue.