In 2017 I had the idea, what if? What if I tracked down my ancestors and can actually become an Italian citizen?
Having tried the DIY route for some time ineffectively, it wasn’t until 2020 however (amidst a pandemic nonetheless) that I made contact with ICA and spoke with Marco. After speaking with others and hearing great experiences, I decided to go for it. My partner and I started the process really in October 2020.
Yesterday I walked into the commune and picked up my Carta d’Identita and now I am officially an Italian Citizen. Passport to come soon. It’s like a dream come true. Completely life altering.
I would highly highly recommend ICA if you are considering getting your Italian citizenship. The process of acquiring your citizenship is riddled with a labyrinth of legal and administrative tunnels to navigate, especially in Italy, which I got to see first hand. There are many orders of operations to be complete and it’s just too easy to mess this up doing it by yourself. It’s wonderful to have expert aid.
I was fortunate to be assisted by Eleonora De Leoni at ICA, who is completely professional, highly organized, and a joy to work with. She took care of everything. It’s like having a personal Italian concierge handling your whole affair. 😊
Now I can focus on the next chapter in creating my life here in Italy. Thank you so much ICA.