I should note that I am not an italian citizen yet myself.

Hello,

I have an appointment with the consulate in January. I'm trying to prepare as much as possible. I have read on various website that the 2/3 year of marriage requirement is cut in half if the couple has a child(ren) together. My husband and I have been married nearly 2yrs and have a 7mo son ...

Thank you all so so much for your help!!

@suanj, I think you are spot on!! I will start there...

This site has been SO helpful! Thank you all again!

Hello all,

I am in search of a birth record for my great great grandfather. My grandfather believes he (my GGGF) is from Palermo, but we are not sure if he is from the Province or the commune. My great uncle says he believes our family is from "Portacello", but I have not been able to find any ...

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Its been 3 months since I sent USICS a request for an index search. I have received information from NARA and local and state courts (no record found), but nothing from USICS. The website says it usually takes 2-3 weeks, but it may take up to 90 days. Ive become even more anxious after ...

Same thing happened to me; you just have to keep at it. Some slots will eventually open. Last month, I booked an mid-January 2014 appointment.

Hello all,

I am looking for any information pertaining to my great great grandfather -Antonio Messina of Palermo, Sicily.

Parents: Joseph Messina and Maria Busalacchi
DOB: Aug 3rd, 1868
Spouse: Maria Balistrieri. I am not sure if they married in Italy or the US. My guess is they married in Italy ...