I'm still here
Thank you all for your emails. I am still amazed at how many people I hear from who are in the process of applying Italian citizenship. Some of you were wondering if I was still around since it's been so long since my last post. Yes, I am still here. Hopefully I will start posting regularly again, so please keep checking back.
posted by Michael Severini @ 11:47 AM
16 Comments
16 Comments:
I would like to apply for dual citizenship. My mom was born and raised in Italy but my father was American. My mom moved to the US after WW II and married an American.
So I have at least two problems. My father was not Italian and I was born in 1947. Is there anything I can do? (even if Berlusconi is back in office). I have relatives uncles, aunts, etc in Milan and Naples. Is it possible to get one of my relatives to sponser my wife and me into the country?
Currently, my wife and I are teaching at an International school in Berlin, Germany. We both have master's degrees in Education. Her degree is in English and mine is in Computers. I have applied for a teaching position teaching IT in Milan. They were definitely interested but said I needed an European passport to be considered.
Any suggestions?
I'm afraid the only thing I can think of would be for you to try and get sponsorship from the company that is going to hire you. However, I am not an expert on this. I would suggest that you post a comment on the citizenship forum at www.expatsinitaly.com. They may be able to offer some alternative options.
That is great that you have been able to find potential employment. I work in the IT Networking field and looking for jobs in Italy has been frustrating. Were you working through a job placement company or did you already have contacts?
Hi, I wonder what is involved in application after the three years of marriage (my GF is Italian, I am US).
What do you have to prove to them?
thanks!!
John
ok sorry, me again. I meant to add that I see where you have to fill out some sort of proof of residence (who has lived in the house, etc)form but this seems very vague to me.
what if we do not live together at all, for instance - I am leaving for the peace corp within the year - that will be two years gone. can they tell? Internet searches are very skecthy
your advice is most most appreciated
Hi, Michael:
Thanks for the website! I'm about to ask myitaliancitizenship.com to get me some birth records and a marriage record, but your website imples that it took them more than a year to get your records. Is that correct? I need to be speedier than that!
- Steve Capra
www.stevecapra@pipeline.com
dear Michael!
want to express absolute gratitude for wonderful people like you - sharing your true experience and supporting people like me, who truly - dont know any better.
do you know by any chance a worthwhile and professional lawyer in emmigration law in italy?
Would so much appreciate your advise.
once more - god bless and thank you for "being there'!!
helen
Thank you for reading my blog. I am sorry, but I do not have any lawyer connections in Italy. You might want to check the forums at Expatsinitaly. http://expattalk.com/eve
I am sure someone there will be able to answer your question.
All the best.
Michael
Hello Michael.. i just decided today, that I would like to try for dual citizenship in italy. My mother's side is italian. She was born here, but both parents were born in Italy. I don't even know where to start. Can you advise?? thanks!
susan
hello Michael.. just started surfing for information today. I decided to go for dual citizenship.. can you advise where to start? thanks!!
The best thing to do is to first find out if you qualify for Italian citizenship. You can do this a number of different ways, but the first step I would take is to contact the Italian Consulate in your area and find out what documents they require. You can also check out websites like wwww.myitaliancitizenship.com and they have an easy to read section on qualifying.
Hi! Thanks for all the very helpful information. Can you tell me where you obtained all your Italian records (birth and marriage certificates)? I was looking at a website (italiandualcitizenship.com) where you can buy them. I just wanted to make sure that this site is legitimate and that they are not overcharging for the documents.
Thanks so much!!
I used the website www.myitaliancitizenship.com, but I have heard that they are no longer that reliable. I would check the citizenship forums at http://expattalk.com/groupee/forums/a/frm/f/2620055123. You should be able to get some updated info on the best services to use. Best of luck.
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Michael,
I have a unique situation. My maternal grandfather was born in the U.S. in 1908, but both of his parents were Italian citizens at the time. Shortly after his birth the family returned to Italy. My grandfather then immigrated to the U.S. in 1924. Does this mean my grandfather held dual citizenship, and do you think i qualify for Italian citizenship through this line? My mother was born in 1942, and I was born in 1962. As far as I know, my grandfather never renounced his Italian citizenship.
It is possible, but I don't know the answer to this. I would definitely recommend reviewing this with the Italian consulate in your area. You could also try posting your question on the citizenship forum over at Expatsinitaly.com, http://expattalk.com/groupee/forums/a/frm/f/2620055123. Best of luck.
Dear Michael,
I just wanted to thank you. It was on your blog that I first heard of jure sanguinis Italian citizenship four years ago. My husband applied successfully through his great-great-grandfather, and we now live in a little town in Italy.
If you're interested, you can read about our Italian adventures on my blog, casteluzzo.blogspot.com.
I hope all is well with you and yours (the baby pictures are adorable).
Warm regards,
Sarah
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