Understanding How the Italian Citizenship Law Applies to Minor Children
UPDATE: This is a recently evolving process. Please see updated information on the “minor issue” process here. *** When assessing if an individual qualifies for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), determining the naturalization status of their Italian-born ancestor is paramount. Cases where the ancestor immigrated to the U.S. as a minor offer a particular […]
Understanding Italy’s 1948 Case Updates of 2022
In an effort to expedite citizenship cases, the Italian Parliament issued law no. 206/2021 on December 24, 2021. Along with reforming the judicial system, this new law impacts multiple civil lawsuits, most notably 1948 cases. Before diving into its specifics, it’s important to lay the background for how and why these changes were necessary. It’s […]
UPDATED: Booking Appointments at the Italian Consulate (Prenota@)
Booking an appointment at an Italian consulate is required whenever you apply for a visa to visit Italy for an extended period of time, or want to file an application for Italian citizenship by descent. The booking and application may involve unforeseen complications, and it is typical that bookings may be filled months or even […]
What to Expect After Your 1948 Court Case Is Won
There are a few ways in which you can apply for Italian citizenship from the USA. While proving descent to the Italian consulate is an option, many people choose to go through the Court in Rome by filing a lawsuit. The process is rather complex and involves a lot of documents necessary to prove and […]
How to Reacquire Italian Citizenship if You Renounced
If you are an Italian who was naturalized in a foreign country before August 16th, 1992, you have probably lost your Italian citizenship automatically. However, you can reacquire Italian citizenship by completing an application process and establishing a residency in Italy. Even though the method appears simple, there are a few things you need to […]
Inequality in Citizenship for Women: When Marriage Resulted in Women Losing Italian Citizenship
Women may be viewed as equals in most areas, but when it comes to citizenship, the rules were not always equal for men and women. This is especially true in Italy as well as the USA. In Italian culture, Italians shower moms with affection, but the patriarchal rules are very rigid and a bold contrast […]
If I Was Born in Italy but Naturalized as an American Citizen, am I Still an Italian Citizen?
If you are an avid reader of our articles, you’ll find plenty of information on how to claim your Italian citizenship. The majority of information deals with three different types of claims: You have a direct ancestor who was born in Italy (jure sanguinis/by descent) You’ve become a citizen through marriage You reside in Italy […]
How to Schedule an Appointment at the Italian Consulate (Prenota)
Click here to visit the UPDATED guide for booking an appointment at the Italian consulate with the new Prenota@mi booking system Prenota is an online platform that you can use to schedule an appointment with a member of the Italian consular network. The name comes from the Italian word “prenotare,” which basically means “to reserve.” […]
Is it Still Possible to Apply for Italian Citizenship if my Ancestor Naturalized?
A practical guide to understanding the naturalization process and what’s required to apply A law introduced in 1992 made some key changes to certain citizenship requirements. Namely, after the law’s passage, Italian citizens who became naturalized citizens of a nation outside of the Italian Republic would no longer be required to relinquish their Italian citizenship, […]
Gathering Citizenship Documents From Italy
If you are pursuing Italian citizenship Jure Sanguinis (Italian citizenship by descent), family ancestry is needed to prove to the Italian government that you indeed come from Italian lineage and fall within all of the requirements to qualify. Going on a genealogical adventure can help you obtain essential documents that you need to apply for […]
