It is very common for individuals of Italian descent to have more than one ancestor who was born in Italy. A frequent question that we are being asked is: which ancestor should I choose to claim citizenship? Jure Sanguinis case vs. 1948 case The “1948 rule” is relevant to you if you are claiming citizenship…
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This article will discuss Italian citizenship and under what circumstances it could be lost. It will also highlight some of the key dates and legislation that affect Italian citizenship law, and will provide information that may be of help to you if you are considering (or in the process of) seeking Italian citizenship. Key dates…
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This article will highlight some of the steps you can take to speed up the process of applying for Italian citizenship by descent, both at Italian consulates and in Italy. It will also address some key points in terms of application requirements, and provide you with information that can be utilized to ensure your claim…
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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…
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Whether you’re applying for an Italian visa or looking to file your application for citizenship by descent from abroad you will need to schedule an appointment at your local Italian consulate. It is recommended that you book an appointment sooner rather than later, as appointment times can often be backed up for months. Booking an…
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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…
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Italian citizenship by descent is one of the easiest citizenships to obtain compared to other countries for a number of reasons. Among these are the lack of generational restrictions, the time line within which the mass migration waves from Italy to the United States occurred, and the efficiency of the Italian and U.S. record keeping…
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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…
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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…
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There are many stages involved in preparing an application for Italian citizenship by descent, such as retrieving an individual’s family’s vital records, authenticating them with Apostilles, translating them into Italian, and assembling them in accordance with the specific requirements established by the Italian consulate to which the individual is applying. In order to apply for…
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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…
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Have you reached the final stages of your citizenship application? Are you wondering what happens when you submit all of the necessary documentation? Do you know how long you will need to wait to be granted Italian citizenship and be able to travel to Italy without having to worry about a visa? This article will…
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