We hear all kinds of bad stories about Italian bureaucracy and inefficiency—these stories were a concern for me at the beginning of my citizenship process—so I was quite relieved to discover ICA. Marco, Andrea and their incredible staff of professionals are as good, if not better, than any legal team you can hire in Europe…
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In many of our previous articles we analyzed the circumstances in which an individual might not be able to apply for Italian citizenship via an Italian consulate or municipality in Italy, but might be able to claim citizenship via the Italian court system instead. Court cases might sound very daunting due to the complexity of…
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At Italian Citizenship Assistance one of our missions is to provide potential applicants with in-depth information about the eligibility criteria to apply for Italian citizenship, the different pathways one can pursue in order to apply, and the application process to be granted citizenship. In addition to our online library which comprises dozens of articles about…
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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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Traveling is known to broaden one’s mind and to open up opportunities to discover unique locations and learn about diverse cultures. Some people may choose to travel to foreign countries to immerse themselves in beautiful natural landscapes, visit historical sites, try the local cuisine and experience new cultures and ways of life. Other people may…
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In one of the articles we published last year we discussed the differences between the principles of jus soli (“right of soil”) and jus sanguinis (“right of blood”). While the former regulates the acquisition of citizenship by virtue of being born in a country regardless of one’s parents’ nationality, the latter denotes the ability of…
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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…
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If you are planning to pursue Italian citizenship by descent and you have started to look into the application process, you might find that there are many intricacies and that the process requires time and effort, thus you may be wondering whether it might be a good idea to seek professional help to guide you…
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I come from a family of immigrants. My father’s parents came to America (settling in The Bronx, New York) from Sicily and Calabria. My mother’s parents came to America (also settling in The Bronx) from Cuba and Puerto Rico. My parents divorced when I was young and I never saw my Italian relatives again. My…
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My journey with ICA began in late September 2020. I had sent off my manuscript to my publisher; my book was set to be published the following year. Writing my memoir had me going through various documents about my childhood, including handwritten letters from my parents, both of whom were born and raised in Sicily…
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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…
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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…
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