In many of our previous articles we discussed the eligibility requirements to apply for Italian citizenship by descent and the different pathways one can pursue in order to be granted citizenship. This article in particular will analyze applications which must be filed in court due to the fact that an individual’s qualifying ancestor is a…
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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…
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Over the past year we have shared news, updates and informative articles regarding the potential avenues for the acquisition of Italian citizenship and the process of applying for citizenship with a special focus on applying for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis (by descent). We have analyzed the eligibility requirements, the caveats and intricacies of applying, and…
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While our previous articles have explored the steps involved in applying for Italian citizenship by descent to an Italian consulate in the U.S., this article will provide you with information regarding the steps involved in applying for Italian citizenship through the Court in Italy, with particular attention being devoted to what happens after a case…
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So far our articles have explored the different paths to acquiring Italian citizenship, the eligibility requirements, the documents needed to apply, the different steps involved in the application process and the benefits of obtaining Italian citizenship. This article instead will focus on one specific phase of the application process, i.e., translating your vital records which…
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Genealogy is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle when compiling details to verify if a person is eligible for citizenship via Jure Sanguinis (by descent). The initial step to take is to determine the particulars and ascertain certain facts such as where an ancestor was born, when exactly that person immigrated to…
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The Apostille is a common but unusual form of document certification that will be necessary to acquire when submitting documents issued outside of Italy for the purposes of Italian citizenship. In this article, we will cover what is the Apostille, what it is for and when you may need it. The Apostille Convention/Treaty was drafted…
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Many people assume the only ways to become an Italian citizen is either by having an Italian ancestor or marrying an Italian citizen, but in fact, Italy is a country where anybody who is willing to put in the effort, can legally become a citizen of the nation. Jure Sanguinis (by right of blood/citizenship by…
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Today’s article is dedicated to those of you who are interested in Italian citizenship by descent and have to go the “1948 route”. There seems to be a lot of confusion in regards to what the process entails. in this article, we will review, try to demystify and shed some light on what actually happens…
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Today, we want to dive into a peculiar (but not unusual) scenario: cases where citizenship could not be transmitted through men and which involve Italian-born female ancestors or female ascendants in the Italian line who have the right to Italian citizenship. 1948 is a break line in Italian history, and consequentially, in its citizenship system.…
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