Experience with Italian Consulate in Los Angeles CA

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iolanda2
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Experience with Italian Consulate in Los Angeles CA

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Am gathering documents to apply for citizenship at the Italian Consulate in LA, CA. My mother was born in Italy. We cannot find any record of a naturalization through the county clerk offices or homeland security or any immigration services offices in both locations where she lived.
I am collecting original letters from all these agencies stating 'no record found'
Question: has anyone had this situation when applying? If so, do you know how the consulate in Los Angeles handles this type of situation?
Thanks in advance
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Post by ricbru »

Dear Iolanda, the law says:
In the event that your ancestor never became a naturalized US citizen it must be proven with a certification of "NO RECORDS" from the following:
1. USCIS, 2. NARA (National Archives), 3. the local County Court and 4. a Census Report from the US Dept. of Commerce.
I hope it helps
bye Riccardo
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