Was born in bueno Aires to a us father and argentinean mother. Finally got all the paperwork in hand. Unfortunately mother naturalized when I was 9 so now I’m screwed.
Any change this minor issue interpretation gets reversed?
1948 case now lost cause
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CaputoBruno
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Re: 1948 case now lost cause
Good evening, @argentuban -
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing due to your mother's naturalization when you were a minor. This situation, often referred to as the "minor issue," has affected many individuals seeking Italian citizenship by descent.
The good news is that the Italian Constitutional Court is scheduled to hear a case on June 24, 2025, that could have significant implications for cases like yours. This hearing will address the constitutionality of current interpretations of citizenship laws, particularly concerning the transmission of citizenship when an Italian ancestor naturalized in another country while their child was still a minor.
The outcome of this hearing could potentially lead to a reinterpretation of existing laws, possibly restoring eligibility for many who were previously disqualified under the "minor issue."
While the current interpretation of the law presents challenges, the upcoming court hearing offers a potential avenue for change.
I would recommend having your documents ready should the courts change course or create a window of opportunity for situations like yours. They may offer a window of time to complete the registration, so you just want to be prepared. That aside, there are other avenues if you want to go to Italy after just a couple years of residency you can restore this, so there are options for you if your heart is to obtain citizenship.
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing due to your mother's naturalization when you were a minor. This situation, often referred to as the "minor issue," has affected many individuals seeking Italian citizenship by descent.
The good news is that the Italian Constitutional Court is scheduled to hear a case on June 24, 2025, that could have significant implications for cases like yours. This hearing will address the constitutionality of current interpretations of citizenship laws, particularly concerning the transmission of citizenship when an Italian ancestor naturalized in another country while their child was still a minor.
The outcome of this hearing could potentially lead to a reinterpretation of existing laws, possibly restoring eligibility for many who were previously disqualified under the "minor issue."
While the current interpretation of the law presents challenges, the upcoming court hearing offers a potential avenue for change.
I would recommend having your documents ready should the courts change course or create a window of opportunity for situations like yours. They may offer a window of time to complete the registration, so you just want to be prepared. That aside, there are other avenues if you want to go to Italy after just a couple years of residency you can restore this, so there are options for you if your heart is to obtain citizenship.
