In one of the articles we published last year we discussed the differences between the principles of jus soli (“right of soil”) and jus sanguinis (“right of blood”). While the former regulates the acquisition of citizenship by virtue of being born in a country regardless of one’s parents’ nationality, the latter denotes the ability of…
WHEN DO YOU NEED A COURT ORDER FOR BIRTH CERTIFICATES FROM NEW YORK STATE? Applying for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis (“by descent”) can be a rather daunting process: you need to collect certified copies of your family’s vital records in order to prove your Italian lineage and eligibility, check that there are no discrepancies in…
If you are planning to pursue Italian citizenship by descent and you have started to look into the application process, you might find that there are many intricacies and that the process requires time and effort, thus you may be wondering whether it might be a good idea to seek professional help to guide you…