I've embarked on the Italian citizenship journey and have been fascinated with the information learned, as well as reading many of the stories on message boards.
I'm planning to apply via F->GF->GGF. I've confirmed that I'm eligible in terms of naturalization (GGF naturalized in 1937, after my GF was born).
Few things to note:
- My father was born in Boston, MA.
- My mother was born and raised in Ecuador.
- My parents married in Ecuador.
- I was born in Ecuador and my birth was registered at the U.S. consulate, and so I also have a born abroad birth certificate, along with my Ecuadorian birth certificate.
The major discrepancies I see are:
- My grandfather's NYS birth certificate doesn't show a middle name, but on all other MA documents it lists either Robert, or R. for his middle. His birth certificate is the only NYS document.
- My grandmother (not in the direct line) has inconsistencies with her birth place. Some documents list her middle name or initial, some don't. Her mother's first name is also listed inconsistently (Lottie vs. Charlotte).
- On my parents divorce documents my mother's middle and maiden name are not listed.
- On my Ecuadorian birth certificate, my mother's full maiden name is listed, including her own mother's maiden name. It doesn't list her with my father's last name. For example it's listed as Carmen Stella Sanchez Lopez and my father is listed as Scott Rinaldi. Then on my born abroad certificate it lists her as Carmen Stella Rinaldi.
Thanks for reading!
