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…
I come from a family of immigrants. My father’s parents came to America (settling in The Bronx, New York) from Sicily and Calabria. My mother’s parents came to America (also settling in The Bronx) from Cuba and Puerto Rico. My parents divorced when I was young and I never saw my Italian relatives again. My…
My journey with ICA began in late September 2020. I had sent off my manuscript to my publisher; my book was set to be published the following year. Writing my memoir had me going through various documents about my childhood, including handwritten letters from my parents, both of whom were born and raised in Sicily…
When enquiring about the possibility to apply for Italian citizenship, be it by descent (jure sanguinis), by marriage or by residency, the first questions that come to one’s mind are Am I eligible? How long does it take? How much does it cost? While many of our articles have provided in-depth information regarding the eligibility…
Among one of the most important aspects to consider when assessing an individual’s eligibility to apply for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis (by descent) is determining when, or if, the ancestor who was born in Italy naturalized. Some cases might be particularly challenging, especially the ones involving an ancestor who was born in Italy and who…
When applying for Italian citizenship you will often hear words such as consular jurisdictions, naturalization, jure sanguinis, apostille, and comune, to name a few. This article in particular will describe a comune, its workings, and it will also explain its role in applications for Italian citizenship. In essence, a comune is the smallest administrative unit…
On December 24, 2021, the Italian parliament approved a law (no. 206/2021) which is going to reform the state’s judicial system and bring a number of changes to civil lawsuits, including 1948 cases. In particular, the new provisions set forth in art. 36 of law no.206/2021 became effective on June 22, 2022. These provisions allow…
The unification of Italy was achieved in stages, with each stage shaping the country’s borders and defining new lines which separated Italy from its neighboring countries. About a century ago, for instance, Italy’s northern regions extended to territories which were previously inhabited by communities who were subject to the Austro-Hungarian empire. Additionally, after World War…
Many of our articles have provided extensive information about the requirements needed to apply for Italian citizenship by descent and all the stages involved in preparing an application, such as retrieving the vital records required to prove the applicant’s Italian lineage (and amending them, if needed), legalizing the documents with Apostilles and finally translating them…
If you have always dreamed of living in Italy to discover its picturesque landscapes, art-infused cities and Mediterranean life-style and cuisine, applying for citizenship while living in Italy will sound like a thrilling journey. This article will explain everything you need to know about applying for Italian citizenship while in Italy, be it by descent,…
Many countries allow for dual citizenship with the United States, including Italy, Ireland, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, to name a few. Notably, every government has its own set of immigration policies and citizenship laws, which in turn shape the eligibility requirements and the conditions one must meet in order to apply for dual…