Unlock Your Italian Heritage: Citizenship Assistance for Italian-Americans

Are you an Italian-American dreaming of reconnecting with your roots? Idiomatic USA is here to guide you through the intricate process of obtaining Italian citizenship by descent. Our expert team understands the nuances of Italian bureaucracy and can help you navigate the journey to dual citizenship with ease and confidence.

The Idiomatic USA Advantage

Expert Guidance Every Step of the Way

Our team of specialists combines legal expertise, genealogical research skills, and translation services to provide a comprehensive solution for your Italian citizenship journey.

• Document retrieval: We'll help you uncover vital records from both the U.S. and Italy, even if you're unsure of your family's exact origins.

• Translation services: As language experts, we ensure all your documents are accurately translated and certified for Italian authorities.

• Application preparation: We'll compile a bulletproof application, whether you're applying at a consulate or directly in Italy.

Personalized Strategies for Success

Every family's story is unique, and so is every citizenship application. We tailor our approach to your specific situation:

• Consulate vs. Comune route: We'll help you decide whether applying at your local Italian consulate or directly in Italy is best for you.

• Complex cases: From adoptions to female ancestors born before 1948, we have experience with challenging scenarios.

• Name discrepancies: We'll guide you through the process of reconciling name changes or spelling variations across generations.

The Italian Citizenship Process Demystified

1. Eligibility Assessment

We start with a thorough review of your family history to determine your eligibility. Italian citizenship law is based on the principle of jure sanguinis (right of blood), meaning you may qualify if:

• Your Italian ancestor was alive and an Italian citizen after the unification of Italy in 1861

• Your Italian ancestor didn't naturalize in another country before the birth of their child in your direct line

Pro Tip: Don't assume you're ineligible if your ancestor naturalized. The date of naturalization is crucial, and we can help you investigate.

2. Document Collection and Preparation

The key to a successful application is thorough documentation. We'll assist you in gathering:

• Birth, marriage, and death certificates for each generation

• Naturalization records (or proof of non-naturalization)

• Italian records for your ancestor

Idiomatic USA Advantage: Our network of researchers in Italy can obtain hard-to-find records from Italian communes.

3. Application Submission and Follow-up

We'll guide you through the application process, whether at a consulate or in Italy:

• Consulate route: 2-4 years from appointment to recognition

• Comune route: 6-12 months from application submission

Insider Tip: Consulate wait times can be long. We can help you explore the faster comune route, including assistance with temporary residency in Italy.

Take the First Step Today

Don't let the complexity of Italian bureaucracy deter you from claiming your birthright. Idiomatic USA is your partner in unlocking your Italian heritage. Contact us for a personalized consultation and let's start your journey to Italian citizenship together.

Remember, every family's story is unique. With Idiomatic USA, you're not just getting a service – you're gaining a dedicated ally in your quest for Italian citizenship. Let's honor your ancestors and secure your European future, together.