I decided to apply for dual US/Italian Citizenship because my father was born in Italy. A process was started for myself and my adult children and grandchildren – 12 of us all together! Trying to talk with someone at the consulate was challenging. In doing some online research it became apparent that there had been…
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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…
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If you are eligible to apply for Italian citizenship by descent, one of the first questions that will arise as you embark on this exciting journey towards dual citizenship will be: which documents do I need and how do I obtain them? In previous articles we focused on the legal documents and vital records needed…
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I first dreamt of obtaining Italian citizenship via jure sanguinis in the 1980’s. My grandparents are all from Italy, and I decided to base my citizenship request on my paternal grandfather, Dominic Rocco, born in Cropani, Calabria in 1890. I researched the requirements to qualify for citizenship and requested the necessary documents from relatives on…
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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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