I told people that the reincarnation of Gyalwa Karmapa is for the sake of all sentient beings. When somebody like him comes from Nirvana or from a former existence into this human existence, there is no constitution which determines how to find it out. There are no rules and regulations. For his reincarnation the Karmapa doesn't need an identity card or a visa and he doesn't have to go through immigration. Everything manifests through his spiritual qualities.
All sentient beings take rebirth without freedom, they have to follow their karma.
When the great bodhisattvas reincarnate, it is by their own choice. All former incarnations of Karmapa manifested through their own abilities. A spiritually qualified lama has to take care of the recognition process, according to the instructions. But the confirmation has to come through spiritual aspect only, and not be linked with governments, ambassadors, immigrations, or anything like that. This is what we are doing now.