With stunning coasts, food renowned the world over, and architectural and artistic masterpieces, it is no wonder so many desire to call Italy home. But with the changes in recent years surrounding immigration and citizenship laws, it’s understandable that some might be confused as to how to begin. If you find yourself unable to pursue…
The process may seem straightforward for many people pursuing Italian citizenship by descent. Tracing your Italian ancestry, gathering the required documents, and then submitting an application. While genealogy and documentation are important, they are only part of the process of establishing Italian citizenship. It is important to remember that citizenship recognition is a legal determination…
This summer has brought significant developments from the Italian government that are changing how citizenship by descent cases are examined. Among the most important is a new approach that has been taken regarding the Minor Age Rule. This gives many applicants whose cases were previously denied another opportunity to have their citizenship cases reviewed. What’s…
The landmark ruling by the Supreme Court’s Joint Sections on the “minor issue” has now been followed by another significant development. Italy’s Ministry of the Interior has issued “Circolare” 65050/2026, putting the court’s July 26, 2026 ruling into practice and providing new guidance for Jure Sanguinis applicants. This is exciting news for applicants whose citizenship…
The recent Court of Cassation ruling has marked another pivotal moment in the evolving landscape of law that affects citizenship by descent cases. On July 26, 2026 Italy’s Supreme Court Joint Sections, Sezioni Unite, issued Judgment No. 24045/2026, bringing long-awaited clarity to one of the most contested issues in citizenship by descent cases known as…
In a major victory for Italian citizenship applicants and the recognition of citizenship rights through ancestry, Italy’s Court of Cassation (the Italian Supreme Court), has ruled against the controversial “minor issue.” For thousands of applicants seeking Italian citizenship through jure sanguinis (citizenship by descent), this issue has caused widespread confusion, debate, and uncertainty, ultimately creating…
An interesting turn of events has occurred in the Constitutional Court’s decision on the new citizenship by descent law. The Constitutional Court issued a press release on July 23, 2026 announcing Order No. 147/2026, will be referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The referral asks Europe’s highest court to review…
The Palermo Court has issued another significant ruling protecting an American descendant who attempted to pursue Italian citizenship before the Tajani Decree. His efforts were placed in limbo by a consulate that kept him on a waiting list for more than two years without ever granting an appointment. This marks the third case this year…
There has been further encouraging progress in the Palermo Court System for individuals whose Italian citizenship applications have been impacted by the Tajani Decree, this time with ICA clients who were not seeing advancement within the consular route. On June 29, 2026 a Palermo judge sided with our clients, claiming that their lineage through their…
As many seeking Italian citizenship jure sanguinis know, the Tajani Decree has presented considerable challenges in the process. However, there is genuine hope for those who unsuccessfully attempted to schedule consular appointments before the March 27, 2025 deadline. While we still await the decision on the June 9th, 2026, hearing with the Constitutional Court on…
There has been an exciting change in Italian healthcare affecting Italians who reside abroad and are registered with A.I.R.E. Below, we discuss what has changed, and what those Italian citizens living outside of Italy need to know. Healthcare Access for Italians Abroad Before the Reform Until now, Italian citizens residing abroad and registered with A.I.R.E.…
On June 9th, 2026, Italy’s Constitutional Court held its second hearing for arguments raised against the constitutional compliance of the 2025 Tajani Decree. While there was an intersection with the recent March 11th hearing, some of the arguments were different and focused on the Tajani Decree more broadly, and its compliance under EU law. Below,…