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I Celebrated My First Wedding!
This summer 2024, I had the unique honor of leading a wedding ceremony for the very first time. My dear friends, Daniela and Paolo, whom I have known since our university days in Trento, asked if I would officiate their wedding in Tuscany. My initial reaction was a...
You may not know it, but you are an Italian citizen
You might be an Italian national and not even realize it. Italian law operates on the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood), meaning that being born to an Italian parent automatically grants you Italian citizenship, no matter where you're born. This concept...
Italian Citizenship Law: Follow Ancestry Bill Updates
The Italian Parliament is currently discussing several bills that could change how people can claim Italian citizenship through their ancestry. These changes might affect many who are looking to become Italian citizens based on their family history. Let’s break down...
How to Apply for Italian Citizenship by Residency
Applying for Italian citizenship by residency requires meeting specific legal residency requirements. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you through the process. Residency Requirements Non-EU Citizens: Must have at least 10 years of legal residency in Italy. EU...
Italian Paperwork Made Easy with Self-Certifications
Facing the jungle of Italian bureaucracy is disheartening - I hear you! - but there’s a tool that can really simplify the process: Autocertificazioni (self-certifications or statutory declarations). Since 2012, these have been a game-changer for many. Here’s how they...
Get Your Papers in Italy Digitally
Did you know you can now get your official Italian certificates in a digital format? Here's how it works and what you need to know. As a specialized lawyer in the Italian administration, I have successfully filed at least 5,000 applications with digital certificates...
How Ancestors’ Naturalization Affects Your Italian Citizenship
Are you applying for Italian citizenship through your ancestors? Their naturalization status can impact your eligibility. Recent Italian Supreme Court decisions have added complications for some applicants. Find out if these changes affect you and learn your best...
Fast-Tracking Your Italian Citizenship: Beat the Consulate Waitlist
Fast-Tracking Your Italian Citizenship: Beat the Consulate Waitlist As someone looking to claim Italian citizenship by lineage, you've likely encountered roadblocks such as cumbersome waiting periods at Italian Consulates. In regions with large Italian communities,...
Bypassing the Consulate: applying for Italian citizenship in Court (the reality)
The application process for obtaining Italian citizenship can be daunting. Not only for the amount of paperwork but also for the difficulty of starting the process at the Italian Consulates.The obstacles can be many: too long waiting times to have the Consulate...
