This result is a real boost for future hearings in local courts in Italy. Since June 22nd 2022, all Italian dual citizenship proceedings must be submitted before local courts, not the Court of Rome. Dual citizenship hearing: how the judges ruled in Bari is even greater, given that the submitted documentation had discrepancies – both […]

On June 22, 2022, new legislation regarding Citizenship by Descent became effective (art. 36 law 206/2021). Proceedings for the establishment of Italian citizenship must now be submitted to the District Court where the Court of Appeal of reference for the ancestors’ native town is located. Court of Venice: the first decision after the new legislation […]

When applying for Italian dual citizenship, it’s best to turn to an Italian firm that knows how to navigate Italy’s complex legal system. MY LAWYER IN ITALY® will assist you throughout the process, from your first free consultation to filing your case to the court and helping you with A.I.R.E. registration once citizenship is granted. […]

of the requirements of the latter is that spouses of an Italian citizen get a B1 Italian Language Certificate. B1 Language Certificate: What is it?  is mandatory for getting dual Italian citizenship Jure Matrimonii. B1 Language Certificate: Where and how can you get the certificate? Italian cultural institutions in the U.S.A. (or other country they […]

MY LAWYER IN ITALY® helps individuals apply for their Italian dual citizenship day in, day out – with or without their parents’ involvement. Questions such as: MY LAWYER IN ITALY® has led the victories in Court of hundreds of American families who have regained their Italian citizenship. As a result, Italy usually welcomes back not […]

Does this new legislation affect only Court Cases (1948 cases) or citizenship applications submitted to an Italian Comune too? Citizenship at Comune The new court legislation only affects court cases. Proceedings already submitted will be discussed in Court in front of a judge. This does not affect foreigners applying for citizenship at an Italian Comune. […]

There are many benefits and advantages; however, proof of Italian parentage and ancestry are always required. Each petitioner must demonstrate that his/her ancestors have passed their Italian citizenship and bloodline from generation to generation. MY LAWYER IN ITALY® will not only assist you throughout the whole process but also assign a dedicated Italian English-speaking attorney […]

Beware! Many applications have been blocked or rejected by Consulates. One of the most common reasons to dismiss a case is because the applicant’s documentation contains paperwork misspellings or name changes. An example is the immigrant’s name at birth was Giovanni but went by Joseph in the U.S. Other issues that may lead to rejection […]

hat is an apostille, exactly? Apostilles authenticate seals and signatures on public documents such as birth, marriage, and death certificates so that they can be recognized in foreign countries. Apostille: which authorities issue apostilles? State authorities, such as the Secretary of State, authenticate state documents such as vital records – birth, death, and marriage certificates. […]

Before this rule came into effect, Italian dual citizenship jure sanguinis could only be claimed through one’s male ancestors. The citizenship law enacted in 1912 only allowed women to hold citizenship, and not pass it to their children. Since then, if you have one or more women in your blood lineage, you have the right to apply […]

As experts in the area, we always overcome this issue – no matter the US state or Italian comune in question, the reason for, or the number of discrepancies. It is fascinating, for both legal and historical reasons, to know more. MY LAWYER IN ITALY® recently partnered with a Nebraska-based law firm to research the […]

Who were those brave soldiers that died to grant a future of freedom to our country? We may not know their names, but we remember them in our hearts. They could often speak Italian, had grown up in an Italian American environment and still had families and roots overseas. Thus, when asked to fight in […]

Ability to travel, work and live in other EU countries A European passport Right to vote in Italian elections However, when applying for Italian dual citizenship, many people have lots of questions. For citizenship by descent: NO. Although it is not mandatory for those applying for Italian citizenship by descent to speak Italian, it is […]

Ellis Island will always be more than a museum alone: it is a symbol of the bright American dream. As well as the stories of those who crossed the ocean to pursue a better life, there is an ongoing genealogy an dual citizenship myth.  Many immigrants changed their names themselves to what they imagined were […]

One way of acquiring Italian American dual citizenship is by descent, meaning petitioners will need to identify their most recent ancestor born in Italy and work backwards from there. After searching for and collecting all the necessary documents, the pathway to citizenship goes through the local Italian Consulate in the United States. Many cases for […]