Happy to return to the original question. I am reacquiring my Italian citizenship because I want to live and work in Italy...that simple. I want the pace and sensual pleasures of Italy in my everyday life. I want to reconnect with family and enjoy my daily existence there instead of here...for now.

I was afraid of that--carta d'identita not being enough to allow me to work. I'll update again once I have more information.

Update on my situation. I requested my declaration to reclaim my citizenship at the NY consulate on March 6th. [btw--always bring of copy of your email confirmation of appointment--they did not have me scheduled and would have turned me away had it not been for my copy.] It took about two hours to ...

THank you Johnnyonthespot--you are true to your name!

The thread answered my questions and I can't believe how much time I have wasted due to Italians (in Italy) not knowing this law well. I am happy to be moving forward now though.

You've made my day!

I am in the same process of reacquiring my citizenship in Italy. I am a naturalized citizen of the US--born in Italy but moved to the US when I was two. My appointment to request citizenship in NY is next week. Do you know how long I will need to wait to set up residency following that meeting?

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