Hello - My sister and I are in the process of getting our documents together that are needed for Dual-Citizenship through our Italian paternal-grandmother. However, there are a few questions that we have:
1.) Where can we get the Apostille and Translations that are needed that will meet the requirements of the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia?
2.) What is the average time it takes to get an appointment with the consultant regarding dual citizenship and how do we schedule an appointment? (We're Pennsylvanians, and I believe this means that we are to report to the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia)
3.) What is the cost for filing for dual citizenship?
4.) What is the cost for an Italian passport?
5.) How many pictures do you need to bring for the passport?
6.) Are the documents kept or copied, or are they returned to us the day of the appointment? (I wouldn't think that they would keep my original documents, or would they? If they do, is there someway I can "order" a second certified copy of these documents to be sent to me to use for my appointment at the consulate?)
7.) Is it possible to get appointments back-to-back since a bother and sister are applying at the same time and many of the documents are the same?
8.) Regarding my sister, who is married and has children: Is there anything else besides
her children’s birth certificates and parents’ marriage license that is needed?
9.) On the application, page one, it asks, “Do you have other citizenship?” We are not sure if we answer 'yes' there and indicate USA. Please advise.
10.) In other posts, people have mentioned that we will need our Italian grandmother, who is living, to "sign off" on the fact that she has never renounced her Italian citizenship. Is this a requirement? It's not a problem, but I am confused because it was not included on the "checklist" that I found on the consulate's website.
Regardless, I have found this document, which I think is the one I'll need:
https://consfiladelfia.esteri.it/resour ... 7form5.pdf
Will I simply need to have her sign this and bring it to the Consulate during my appointment?
THANK YOU!
A few questions about Consulate appointments and Apostilles.
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Menefreghista
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Re: A few questions about Consulate appointments and Apostilles.
You have more than a few questions. 
I will try to answer a few of them.
1. Apostilles are obtained from the state in which the document was issued. Check online for specific state instructions. Your consulate will probably have several recommendations for translators.
2. Yes, you apply in Philadelphia. Instructions for obtaining an appointment are on their webpage. Average time varies, but think in terms of years rather than months. You should set up an appointment now, and while you are waiting, work on document collection.
3/4. The application fee is stated on the consulate webpage as is the passport fee.
5. Don’t worry about the passport until your citizenship is recognized. Instructions may be different then.
6. The consulate keeps most documents, but they generally return original naturalization documents. If you want to keep your originals, order certified copies in long form. These can then be apostilled and given to the consulate.
7. You can likely make an appointment for both brother and sister at the same time.
8. Your sister can submit her marriage documents and the birth certificates of her minor children when she applies.
9. Yes, if you are a US citizen, state that fact.
10. There is a form for living ascendants (not the one who naturalized) to sign. The form is also on the consulate website. Yes, that’s the form.
I will try to answer a few of them. 1. Apostilles are obtained from the state in which the document was issued. Check online for specific state instructions. Your consulate will probably have several recommendations for translators.
2. Yes, you apply in Philadelphia. Instructions for obtaining an appointment are on their webpage. Average time varies, but think in terms of years rather than months. You should set up an appointment now, and while you are waiting, work on document collection.
3/4. The application fee is stated on the consulate webpage as is the passport fee.
5. Don’t worry about the passport until your citizenship is recognized. Instructions may be different then.
6. The consulate keeps most documents, but they generally return original naturalization documents. If you want to keep your originals, order certified copies in long form. These can then be apostilled and given to the consulate.
7. You can likely make an appointment for both brother and sister at the same time.
8. Your sister can submit her marriage documents and the birth certificates of her minor children when she applies.
9. Yes, if you are a US citizen, state that fact.
10. There is a form for living ascendants (not the one who naturalized) to sign. The form is also on the consulate website. Yes, that’s the form.