One Parent Absent? Navigating Form DS-3053 and Consent Rules for Your Child’s Passport Securing a passport for a child is significantly more complex than for an adult due to the “Two-Parent Consent Law” (22 CFR 51.28). This federal regulation requires both parents or legal guardians to provide consent, a measure designed to prevent international parental child abduction. However, when one parent is physically unable to attend the appointment, Form DS-3053 (Statement of Consent) becomes the essential legal “bridge” to successfully obtaining a travel document. Read More- https://a1visas.com/one-parent-absent-navigating-form-ds-3053-and-consent-rules-for-your-childs-passport/