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by mler
21 Feb 2007, 23:07
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Regaining Italian citizenship after naturalization
Replies: 1
Views: 2647

Re: Regaining Italian citizenship after naturalization

You have two possibilities, but unfortunately, neither will work. Regaining citizenship lost to naturalization through residency is, I believe, part of the 1992 citizenship law. This would not have applied to your grandfather because dual citizenship was not permitted before 1992. If your grandfathe...
by mler
18 Feb 2007, 16:07
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: naturalized to dual citizenship
Replies: 2
Views: 2463

Re: naturalized to dual citizenship

Sorry, they will need that one year in Italy.
by mler
17 Feb 2007, 21:51
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: NY Consulate Timeline
Replies: 9
Views: 9221

Re: NY Consulate Timeline

We have been in the queue for five months (papers submitted last September), and our best guess is that we will have to wait at least two years. Sorry.
by mler
16 Feb 2007, 12:54
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Where to begin?
Replies: 11
Views: 7143

Re: Where to begin?

Best of luck, Marinella. This should be an easy process for you.
by mler
15 Feb 2007, 15:18
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Where to begin?
Replies: 11
Views: 7143

Re: Where to begin?

Hi Nello, I really have no personal experience with FOIA requests. My response was simply based on reports (on other citizenship forums) by people who have made such requests. One person recently wrote that he was Number 60,000+/- on a list of more than 90,000 requests. I think the problem is the vo...
by mler
14 Feb 2007, 23:27
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Where to begin?
Replies: 11
Views: 7143

Re: Where to begin?

Nello, I think you're mistaken about the turnaround time for obtaining a "no record" letter through the FOIA. Since my grandfather did indeed naturalize, I had no reason to make a similar request, but on various forums, posters have reported waits of a year (sometimes longer). This applies...
by mler
14 Feb 2007, 23:17
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Is a petition for naturalization good enough?
Replies: 7
Views: 5728

Re: Is a petition for naturalization good enough?

Nello, If you need the letter of "no record," NARA cannot help you. Since NARA operates through regional facilities, a "no record" letter from one region does not provide proof of non-naturalization (his papers could be on file in another region). What you need to do is just what...
by mler
14 Feb 2007, 16:32
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Where to begin?
Replies: 11
Views: 7143

Re: Where to begin?

And your parents can regain their own citizenship (assuming they naturalized) by residing in Italy for one year.
by mler
06 Feb 2007, 22:21
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Spelling Discrepancy
Replies: 1
Views: 2744

Re: Spelling Discrepancy

No one here can really answer that. The discrepancy is minor, and the NY Consulate tends not to be too picky. On the other hand, it is a discrepancy in a surname, which tends to be a bigger problem than a discrepancy in a given name. You will need to speak to someone at the consulate to confirm.
by mler
04 Feb 2007, 02:06
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Naturalization Document Question
Replies: 13
Views: 7701

Re: Naturalization Document Question

Nello is correct, and unfortunately the SF consulate seems a lot more demanding than some of the others. However, you have no choice and must deal with the consulate in your jurisdiction. Since you know your grandfather did naturalize, his certificate is likely on file. That's the good news. The bad...
by mler
03 Feb 2007, 12:05
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Naturalization Document Question
Replies: 13
Views: 7701

Re: Naturalization Document Question

Just a quick note. If you're looking through the archives (NARA), you need to make your request in the district in which the naturalization took place. The Archives only maintain regional records.
by mler
02 Feb 2007, 22:04
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Naturalization Document Question
Replies: 13
Views: 7701

Re: Naturalization Document Question

You may want to check with the SF consulate. If they accept the Oath as do other consulates, it will save you a great deal of time.
by mler
02 Feb 2007, 13:57
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: Declaration of Intent Sufficient?
Replies: 5
Views: 3798

Re: Declaration of Intent Sufficient?

It's scary that they are getting so busy. Last year you could get an appointment within a month. They brought in new people in September so I thought things would move more quickly. Apparently not. :-(

Good luck with documents and appointment.
by mler
02 Feb 2007, 13:53
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: How to pay for doc from Italy
Replies: 6
Views: 5264

Re: How to pay for doc from Italy

Nello, I used a service (see my response to etrooney on the other thread). It's a bit more costly but much easier. You might want to check on rates.