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…
DetailsFor Angelo, being Italian-American was always an important part of his identity, growing up in an Italian household in Connecticut. His family-oriented upbringing instilled a sense of pride and connection to his Italian roots. “Being Italian, it’s the only nationality to be. That’s how I felt all the time.” All of Angelo’s immediate family was…
DetailsIn Alistair’s own words… “Various family members had previously looked into acquiring Italian citizenship, but we were always told that it would not be possible. After a first trip to Italy in 2018, and being completely taken by its beauty, history, culture and people, I started doing some research on the internet. I was determined…
DetailsI started with an introductory consultation with the ICA team. Upon learning that I was indeed eligible to pursue Italian citizenship as a 1948 case, there was no turning back. I chose their middle-tier package as I knew without question that I needed support and guidance from the experts to help me bring this dream…
DetailsI can’t quite remember when I found out I was eligible for Italian citizenship, but I do know I had been working on the process for many years before I contacted ICA. My cousin suggested I may be eligible as she had activated hers. It only took her a matter of months, as her side…
DetailsIn Aaron’s own words… Growing up, I was always deeply connected to my Italian heritage. I often listened to my grandparents share stories about the “Old Country” with my father. Nonno recounted tales of the village in Piemonte where our family roots run deep. These stories were not just about my ancestors; they were living…
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