Descending from Italian great-grandparents on both my mother’s and father’s sides, I always wondered if I was eligible for Italian citizenship. No one in my family from my grandparents’ generation down had ever looked into it or done the process. Finally, when I was 33, I got inspired (and jealous) after meeting someone who had…
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What is a consulate? A consulate represents a nation in a foreign country and is responsible for performing services for the citizens of the nation it represents. Furthermore, consulates can perform certain services for the citizens of the country where the consulate is located. The functions of a consulate involve issuing visas and passports, passport…
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What started as an office joke has turned into one of my biggest passions: researching, discovering, and cherishing my family’s history. I’m fascinated by the communities my ancestors came from and the ties that remain. Perhaps even more importantly, I’ve fallen madly in love with my ancestral comune, Fumone, particularly its generous, welcoming people and their willingness to…
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If you are planning to relocate to Italy to start the citizenship by descent process, there are several steps that you need to take to be able to establish residency in the Italian municipality where you intend to make your application for citizenship. This article will outline everything you need to know about establishing residency, and…
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In Joe’s own words… “Several years ago, I discovered that my ancestry automatically made me an Italian citizen. The fact both of my grandfathers and both of my grandmothers were born in Sicily offered several different avenues for confirming my citizenship. However, being an Italian citizen and having documentation of that citizenship are two very…
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In a previous article that you can find here, we discussed what the A.I.R.E. is and outlined how you can register. Today we will provide a recap, and inform you of an important update regarding A.I.R.E. requirements that affect Italian citizens who plan to live outside Italy for a period longer than 12 months. What…
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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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Marco M. wanted to pursue Italian citizenship by descent for a long time, but he didn’t get the chance until his retirement. He knew that it would be best to have assistance throughout the process, so after doing much research online, he settled with ICA due to their lengthy track record in assisting with Italian…
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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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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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