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The Road to Italian Citizenship

Embark on a journey into the complexities of Italian citizenship with Arturo Grasso, the founder and managing partner of My Lawyer in Italy. What are the routes to gain approval? Let’s probe into the consulate approval process in the US, establishing residency in Italy, and the role of the court. Especially intriguing is the unique challenge that arises from lineage involving women who gave birth before 1948 and the resultant implications.

The citizenship application process is fraught with potential hurdles such as name changes, birth date discrepancies, and missing documents. As Arturo gives us a peek into how to bolster your case when applying for citizenship at a consulate, the potency of a court order as an identity tool in the US becomes clear. The conversation unfolds to reveal the privileges that Italian citizenship brings to descendants and how these can be fully utilized. From ease of travel and payment of college fees to leveraging the Italian welfare system and applying for accommodation in the EU, we unravel it all.

But the process isn’t always smooth sailing. We dissect the pitfalls of pursuing citizenship cases via the court of Rome, complete with a unique case study of an individual left with no options due to naturalized lineage. But despite the challenges, the pursuit of Italian citizenship exudes a strong sense of connection and pride, linking generations of immigrants back to their ancestral home. So, gear up for an enlightening conversation with Arturo Grasso as we unravel the pursuit of Italian Citizenship.

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