Italian Citizenship

by **msazzara** » 03 Sep 2002, 17:20

I would like to hear from anyone that has become an Italian citizen through their paternal grandparents. My husband\'s grandparents, both on the father and mother\'s side were Italians and never became US citizens. My husband\'s parents were both born in the USA and never renounced Italian citizenship. His grandfather (paternal) and my father-in-law are both deceased. My mother-in-law is alive, but both her parents are deceased. If he tries to obtain citizenship through his mother side, does she need to become an Italian citizen before he does? If he applies through his paternal grandfather and since his father is deceased does he still qualify. (Need to show death records for his father?) What will be the fastest way to apply for Italian citizenship? I thank you for any assistance you can provide me with.

by **ptimber** » 03 Sep 2002, 20:59

There is an italian organziation with offices in NY and Rome, Italy. You can call 1-888-472-0171 or fax 1-866-728--8919 and go to www.myitalianfamily.com. additional information can be had at www.myitalianfamily.com/record/main/dualcitizen.htm. Only the Italian consulate, however, can advise you directly about your qualification status for dual citizenship. Peter

by **msazzara** » 03 Sep 2002, 21:32

Thanks I will contact them and hopefull I will get things started.

by **ptimber** » 03 Sep 2002, 21:57

They have a memorandum entitled are you entitled to Italian citizrnship which you may find interesting. Peter

by **msazzara** » 03 Sep 2002, 22:06

Got it, I printed all the info and will get to read it and looks like yes, he qualifies. I have called the Italian Consulate here in NY and they have given me a couple of things to get first. 1) grandfather\'s birth certificate, father\'s birth certificate, marriage certificate. Thanks!

by **ptimber** » 03 Sep 2002, 22:21

ANYTIME!! Peter

by **mimi** » 01 Oct 2002, 21:34

I have done it! I now have my italian citizenship through my grandfather! read all about it http://www.comunesofitaly.org/Stories/Mimi.htm m<A HREF="http://www.comunesofitaly.org/stories/mimi.htm" TARGET="_blank">how I got my dual citizenship</A>