Maybe someone can give me a bit of advise. I am a American in Italy trying to obtain dual citizenship. All of my documents seem to be in order except a few. The official here says they need the naturalization certificate translated and apostilled too. Not a huge problem. They also won't accept the ...

I feel that I am very close to the last steps in obtaining jure sanguinis, however there is one thing that is causing me a little confusion. I am planning on attemting to apply in Italy and getting a permesso in atessa di cittadinanza to cover me while the process ticks on. I know that you don't ...

I recently visited the Vice consulate in Phoenix, AZ and they offered next to no help. The person I spoke with new almost nothing about citizenship, in fact the things that he said he was sure about contradicted everything that I have found in all of my research. He also would not comment on or even ...

I know that I have seen some references to obtaining jure sanguinis while in Italy, but can't seem to find them now. My wife and I have a one way ticket on June 4th 2007. Right around the corner. Due to troubles at consulates and work visas falling through, the only feasible way to stay in Italy is ...

I don't have any help for you but I share your misery. I am in Arizona and have my documents together and they are being translated, but I can't get any response from the consulate either. Are you in LA? Have you tried a personal appearance? I would love to know what you find out. I know and love ...

A couple of questions about obtaining dual citizenship. First, do documents such as Birth Certificates etc. need to be certified copies with apostilles for a side(maternal in my case) that Does NOT carry the Italian bloodline? I have almost all of my documents together and have hit a roadblock ...

There is some slight confusion when looking at, what seems like should be the place to look for the real deal on Italian Citizenship, the Consulate website. It seems very clear that 2 generations is max(parent must be Italian). However there are dozens of websites that say there is no limit on ...

Hello all. I have a quick question regarding collecting the required documentation for obtaining Italian dual cintizenship. Are certified copies adequate for all records or just some. As far as birth/marriage certificates from Italy, most information I have found seems to require actual birth ...

I am currently doing some research on my family and have traced them back to Solarina in the Provinci di Siracusa. Does anyone have any adresses for offices with birth and marriage certificates in Solarino.?
Grazie mille, Justin Rizza

I am an American striving for dual citizenship and have hit a road block. I know my great grandparents were both born and married in the Provincia di Siracusa but can't figure in which commune. I have written to the Stato Civile and the Archivo of the Commune di Siracusa but they couldn't find any ...