A common issue that occurs in preparing applications for Italian citizenship by descent is that of discrepancies amongst the vital records. With some applicants tracing their lineage back to great-grandparents, or even further, problems such as language barriers, illiteracy, poor reporting, or simply wanting to better assimilate into American culture contributed to many names and…
Are you ready to apply for Italian citizenship by descent? Do you have all the vital records needed to apply at an Italian consulate and are wondering how to go about your appointment and which forms to present? If the date for your appointment is approaching and you would like to know what to expect…
When enquiring about the eligibility requirements to apply for Italian citizenship by descent it is not uncommon for many individuals to wonder about the extent to which they will need their family’s cooperation throughout their application process, from retrieving the necessary information to locate their ancestors’ vital records to signing the consular forms which are…
If you do not qualify for Italian citizenship by descent or by marriage there is an alternative route to obtaining Italian citizenship and it entails establishing residency in Italy. EU citizens can apply for citizenship by residency after four years of legal residency in Italy. On the other hand, non-EU citizens need a visa to…
In previous articles we listed the vital records and the documents needed to apply for Italian citizenship by descent at an Italian consulate in the United States or abroad, at a municipality or a court in Italy. We also described the offices in both countries which are responsible for issuing the vital records needed to…
Many of our clients who apply for Italian citizenship by descent often wonder about the possibility of extending Italian citizenship to their children and to their spouses. While Italian citizenship can be passed automatically to minor children[1] provided that the applicant submits certified copies of their birth certificates to the consulate, municipality or Italian court…
The company’s foundation, its offices and professionals Since its foundation in 2013, Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA) led by Attorney Marco Permunian has grown into one of the most well-known international companies that specializes in applications for Italian citizenship by descent. The story behind ICA’s foundation has its roots in Attorney Permunian’s personal and professional experience.…
In one of our previous articles we answered the most frequently asked questions about applying for Italian citizenship by descent via a municipality in Italy and we outlined the process from establishing residency in Italy to submitting an application via the citizenship office in the municipality’s town hall. This article instead will provide you with…
Filing an application for citizenship in Italy can be one of the fastest and perhaps one of the most exciting ways to apply for Italian citizenship by descent. In fact, applying for citizenship in Italy is generally swifter than applying via an Italian consulate abroad. Often people who choose to apply in Italy decide to…
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…
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…