David applied for citizenship by descent along with his brother, sister, and her three children. David’s Italian great-grandfather emigrated from Italy to the U.S. in the early 1900s and it was through his ancestry that the application was made. However, after some preliminary research David discovered that his situation was a 1948 case, on the…
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In a previous podcast and article, that can be found here, we talked about “1948 cases” and the reform in the state’s judicial system according to which a case needs to be presented at the regional court that covers the jurisdiction of the municipality where the applicant’s Italian ancestor was born. In this article we…
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Michael has always been drawn to Europe. After having worked as a photography assistant, he made his way to Paris in 1985 to begin introducing himself to magazines, get to know the industry, and establish himself as a photographer. Thanks to his friends, it wasn’t long until he found himself in Milan. “Paris was the…
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This article will explore what happens once you have gained Italian citizenship and plan to live in Italy. It will discuss the process of registering as a resident in Italy and will outline the benefits you can access once you become a resident in Italy. The focus of this article is how to establish residency…
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Now that you have Italian citizenship, you might be wondering how you can move to Italy with your family and, indeed, if your non- Italian spouse can claim citizenship. While any minor children are Italian citizens automatically by right of having an Italian citizen parent, your non-Italian spouse, however, has two options: he or she…
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When Kyle began doing research on how to get Italian citizenship by descent he came across one of ICA’s YouTube videos. Being a 1948 case, his application had to go through the courts, which can be trickier than applying via a municipality or a consulate. “ICA immediately stood out for the ease with which they…
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In previous articles we have outlined the necessary information and steps to acquire Italian citizenship by descent, by marriage, and by residency. In this article we will explain which parts of the application process can be done online, and which stages will require the applicant to be present in person. Citizenship by descent If you…
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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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Many people who pursue Italian citizenship often ask themselves whether dual citizenship will automatically qualify them to pay taxes in Italy. An Italian citizen’s personal income tax liability depends on whether the individual lives in Italy for more than half a year. In other words, if you obtain Italian citizenship and decide to spend more…
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If you decide to file your application for Italian citizenship by descent at a municipality in Italy you will need to apply for a specific permit of stay known as Permesso di soggiorno in attesa di cittadinanza, which will allow you to stay in Italy while your citizenship application is being processed. Indeed, in most…
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Joe is a broadcast technical operator from Orange County, California. He first connected to his Italian heritage and considered acquiring Italian citizenship to honor his dad’s legacy. “My wife and I made a pilgrimage trip to Italy, and the first thing I wanted to do when I got off the plane was to touch the…
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