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Originally Posted By Steph

Is it necessary to work with both an American Agency and Indian Agency to adopt? It seems the American agency should be near your home and I don't see any located in NC that deal with India. Can't we just deal with an adoption lawyer and social services on this end? My husband is an NRI and US Citizen.

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Originally Posted By beth pk

It is my understanding that you must use an Indian agency (in India) that is licensed to place children internationally. And you must also use a U.S. agency that is licensed by India to place children with U.S. families.
However, you won't have to use an agency that is in your vicinity. You can work with a U.S. agency of your choice.

Here is a listing:

http://www.ichild.org/usagency.htm

You will also be able to adopt through an NRI program. Many U.S. agencies have special programs for NRI families. Also, depending on the agency, you can adopt using a full-service program or you can elect to do an independant/undertaking.

You might find more information here:
http://www.ichild.org/nriletter.htm

I hope that helps.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any help.
Beth (bethpk@itol.com)