Intercountry adoption literally means inter country, between two different nations. It requires working through the laws and procedures locally, nationally and internationally. While the laws and practices of another country may be unfamiliar and seem confusing, it is important for anyone pursuing search to acknowledge the right of the birth, or sending country, to establish their own guidelines and perimeters. It is necessary to honor the birth country and critical not to circumvent their system, government officials, orphanage staff, others who assist or are a part of the search itself. To do otherwise is both shortsighted and potentially undermines the immediate search, as well as future search activities.
Good communication is key to any successful dialogue.
Countries where international search is taking place do not share English as a first language. It is necessary to locate a resource who can translate communications, and is also competent in sometimes reading between the lines of answers that are given, or perhaps withheld. Finding someone sympathetic to the objective of search, who does not have their own political or ideological agenda, and can objectively present information and facts is critical. Adoption has been an accepted practice in this country for several generations. However, the concept of search for adoptees and others in the adoption triad is not easily understood, and in fact is still considered quite controversial.