Looking for guidance on a 1948 case

[LMills]

Hello everyone,

I am currently in the process of determining if I am eligible for citizenship through a female ancestor. The responses I have received from various lawyers have been conflicting, leaving me in a state of uncertainty. I was initially informed that I could establish my eligibility by locating my ancestor's birth record. I managed to find it, but now I am unsure if this is enough. I am turning to you for clear guidance on this matter, even if it means the end of this potential avenue.

Great great great grandmother - born Italy 1856/Died Switzerland 1897 - never naturalized
Great great great grandfather - born Italy 1860/Died Switzerland 1940 - naturalized to Switzerland 1901

(their child) Great great grandfather - born Switzerland 1884/Died California 1972 -naturalized 1901 (minor)//1926 USA

Great grandmother - Born USA 1913/Died 2003

Everyone else, including me, is born in the US.

I understand this may fall under the 1912 law, meaning I am not entitled to citizenship. I have read, though, that if one parent did not naturalize, then the child would still be entitled to Italian citizenship.

Thank you to everyone for even taking the time to read this. I really hope that I can still pursue citizenship.

[mler]

You are correct in that you may have a case through the female line. However, as you noted, the line is complicated by a pre-1912 naturalization. Some Italian lawyers are not willing to take cases with this complication, but it is my understanding that several will (although I don’t know which ones). I suggest that you contact several legal firms, and I’m sure you will find one or two who will accept your case. Good luck.

[LMills]

Thank you very much for answering my question. I will continue to reach out to as many lawyers as possible!