Jamie applied through a 1948 case at the Court in Reggio Calabria. In what she describes as a “deeply personal” process, Jamie recounts how her experience obtaining citizenship helped her better connect with her family origins. She hopes to integrate Italy more firmly into her life now that she’s a dual citizen.
In Jamie’s words…
I discovered I was eligible for Italian citizenship through my family, and after extensive research, I chose ICA to guide me through the process. Even though I am 100% of Italian descent and all of my great-grandparents were born in Italy, I was surprised to learn I only qualified through one line and that my case fell under the 1948 rule, which made the journey feel even more significant.
For me, this process was deeply personal. My grandparents and great-grandparents came to the United States out of necessity, in search of a better life. Pursuing citizenship felt like a way to reconnect with where my family came from and honor the sacrifices they made.
The process had challenges, especially with COVID-related delays and the added complexity of a 1948 case, but ICA was consistently responsive, thorough, and supportive. They kept me informed every step of the way and made a complicated process far less overwhelming.
Becoming an Italian citizen is not just about a passport; it’s about connection. I look forward to spending more time in Italy, visiting the towns my family came from, reconnecting with extended family, and becoming part of a local community. When I retire, I hope to split my time between Italy and the United States. It is also a dream of mine to one day buy and restore a historic home by the sea, preserving a small piece of Italy’s character and history.
I’m truly grateful for the guidance and support I received throughout this journey, and I would confidently recommend that anyone interested in obtaining Italian citizenship use ICA.
Jamie has agreed to serve as a subject of this success story and has granted ICA the right to use her name and image.
