How to register at AIRE at the Italian Consulate
If you have acquired Italian citizenship by descent, one of your new responsibilities is to make sure that you are registered at AIRE. If you applied for your citizenship by descent at an Italian Consulate in the US (or abroad),…
Italian Citizenship Application: Translation Requirements
So, you have all of the documents needed for your Italian citizenship by descent application, but which ones require translation and what are the translation requirements? The answer is, it depends on where your application is being submitted. For those…
Italian Consulate NYC: My Appointment for Italian Citizenship by Descent is Over a Year Away How Can I Speed it Up?
Understanding the Appointment Dilemma Embarking on an extensive quest spanning several months, you have diligently scoured various online platforms in the hopes of securing an available slot at your designated Italian embassy or consulate. Eagerly anticipating the proverbial green light,…
Italian Citizenship by Descent: Steps in Preparing Your Application
Preparing your application for Italian citizenship by descent can feel like a daunting event, which indeed it can be, if you do not understand the sequence of steps involved. Proceeding in a stepwise manner can help you gather the needed…
What Makes Blood Thicker Than Water?: Italian Family Culture – The Importance
Have you heard of the phrase, “Blood is thicker than water”? If you have not, spend some time with an Italian, and I am sure you will hear it come out of their mouth at least once or twice. The…
Italian Citizenship By Descent Applications – Avoid These Common Mistakes
Are you applying for the Italian dual citizenship by descent? Don’t make these common mistakes! In this blog we are going to talk about some of the most common mistakes that people make when applying for the Italian citizenship by…
Italian Citizenship through Female Ancestors – Important Update
Under the Italian Law, a woman of Italian descent can only transmit Italian citizenship to her children born after January 1, 1948. (the date on which Italy became a Republic). This applies to the Italian born female in your direct…
Italian Citizenship by Descent – Updates for 2022
If you are in the process of applying for Italian citizenship by descent, or even considering this adventure, you will want to know what updates are in effect. The good news is that the law remains the same, if you…
Italian Civil Records, a Gateway to Italian Dual Citizenship
I grew up hearing stories from my Italian grandmother about the colorful people from her village of Montagno from the “old country.” We always ate homemade ravioli or lasagna for Christmas, and we always had a jar of romano cheese…