Can you adopt right after USC?

[Pungiwalla]

Hi - We will be naturalized USC next month, how long you have to wait before you can adopt a child from a foreign country? Also is there a requirement that child should have resided with you for a period of time overseas before you can adopt him/her.

 

[Bobsmyth]

Once you become citizen you can begin process without delay. You can find more information on adoption on USCIS site:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/us...nnel=063807b03d92b010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD