Italian Jure Sanguinis

Italian Citizenship Assistance

If you’re looking for Italian Citizenship assistance, you’re in the right place.
Our Law Firm has more than ten years of expertise in Dual Italian Citizenship.
Start your application and get your Italian Dual Citizenship through Descent.

How to become an Italian Citizen?

Discover how to get Italian Citizenship.
Ask for dedicated Italian Citizenship Assistance services.



Get Italian Citizenship assistance

How to become an Italian Citizen?
Do I qualify for Dual Citizenship in Italy?

We receive several inquiries every day on Italian Citizenship.
There is a great interest in obtaining an Italian Passport.
And, generally speaking, on getting a European residency.

Getting an Italian Passport is the best investment you can make.
Indeed, it’s currently set at the 4th Most Worldwide Powerful Passport according to the official Passport Index.
It will give you a Visa-Free accesso to more than 180 countries. 

A lot of people aim to get an Italian Passport to become a European Citizen too.

Numbers speak for themselves.
Let’s see data collected on Italian Citizenship acquisitions.
The official Italian Government Statistics show demand increases year by year. 

More people are always looking for how to become an Italian Citizen.

The demands for Italian Citizenship will undoubtedly increase in the coming years.
It will increase because of several political and economic circumstances.

For example, with the Brexit for the UK.
Or, think about the new opportunity to get an Italian Passport by investment.
You can reach Italian Citizenship by investment, with the new Investor Visa For Italy.

How Can I get Italian Citizenship?

There are several ways to obtain Italian citizenship.

1) Through birth: If you were born to at least one Italian parent, you are automatically entitled to Italian citizenship.

2) Through marriage: If you are married to an Italian citizen, you can apply for Italian citizenship after two years of legal residence in Italy, or three years if you live abroad.

3) Through naturalization: If you have legally resided in Italy for at least ten years, or four years if you are an EU citizen, you can apply for Italian citizenship through naturalization.

4) Through descent: If you have an Italian ancestor, you may be eligible for Italian citizenship through descent, even if you were born outside of Italy.
It’s a complicated process that may require extensive research and documentation.

It’s important to note that the requirements for Italian citizenship can vary depending on your individual circumstances.
That’s why it’s important to consult with an Italian immigration lawyer.

But people are not looking at Italian Citizenship just for business purposes or to move to Italy.

Often, people look for getting Italian Citizenship assistance.
Because they have the right to claim Italian Citizenship. 

Think about the case of Italian Citizenship by Descent.
People discover they can get Italian Dual Citizenship because they have Italian ancestors.

A common case is having Italian grandparents or great-grandparents. 
But pay attention.
If you have paternal grandfathers from Italy or maternal grandparents, it’s not enough.

What is the most requested Italian Citizenship program?

Jure Sanguinis is the most requested way to get Italian Citizenship.
Because of the Great Migrations in the early 1900s.
Millions of people, around the globe, are eligible for Italian Citizenship by Descent.

Think also about all applications for Italian citizenship because of marriage.
In this case, a person is married to an Italian person.
The person can be Italian by birth, or because he became Italian later.
This is a great opportunity to get Dual Italian Citizenship for yourself and your children.

In all these circumstances, you will start an incredible and complex (and long!) journey. 
That’s why it’s so important to hire qualified Immigration Attorneys.
But only Lawyers specialize in Italian Citizenship like we are.

Let’s see together why you need assistance on Italian Citizenship
And why choose us for your Italian Citizenship assistance.

Benefits of Italian Dual Citizenship.
And of getting assistance.

Getting Italian Citizenship is a goal for many people and different personal reasons.

It may be a good solution for many people for a particular reason.
Having a second Passport and Dual Citizenship as a personal investment.
Or as an investment for the future of their children.

Let’s make concrete examples.  

For Italian Citizenship by Descent.
You may ask for assistance because You want to reconnect with your Italian origins.
And you want to do it correctly, of course.



Or, for Italian Citizenship by Marriage.
You may think of getting Italian Dual Citizenship as a family investment.
We have hundreds of clients who apply for their minor children.
Indeed, your children will become Italian Dual Citizens too. 

Or, more recently, you may think of getting Italian Citizenship by Investment.
You can apply for the Investor Visa For Italy and be an Italian resident.
After living here for several years as an Italian resident.

Getting Italian Citizenship is an excellent investment for your future.
No matter why you want to do that. 
You understand how important is to receive qualified Italian Citizenship assistance.

Do I have to pay taxes in Italy, if I become an Italian Citizen?

No. Italy has no taxation based on your Italian Citizenship.
You will pay taxes in Italy only if you are an Italian Tax resident.
For being a Tax president, you have to stay in Italy for more than 183 years.
Suppose you are an American Citizen, and you got your Italian Dual Citizenship by descent.
If you continue to live in the US, you won’t pay taxes in Italy.

WHAT ARE THE KEY BENEFITS OF ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP?

  • Full access to Free Public Education.
    Free public education is available to children who reside in Italy. 
  • Free Registration with National Health Care Service.
    The Italian National Health Care covers Italian Citizens.
    Without paying anything.
     
  • Italian Citizenship entitles a family doctor.
    You can access all specialist tests and visits.
    You can access all hospitals, etc.
  • Stop Bureaucracy:
    There is no need to go to the Police Headquarters to renew your permit to stay.
    And no need to think about getting a Visa to Italy.
  • Become a European Citizen.
    As an E.U. citizen, You can live and move all around the E.U. with all benefits like:
  • Freedom of movement and residence throughout the territory of the Union;
  • The right to vote.
    And be elected in National and European Parliament elections;
  • Diplomatic protection by consular authorities of any Member State;
  • Complete civil and social rights.
    Right to vote, to make jobs reserved only to Italians.
    Or enjoy benefits reserved only to Italians, etc.
Note:

When you become an Italian Citizen, you won’t lose your current Citizenship.
If you are American Citizen, or British Citizen, or an Australian or Canadian Citizen, you will keep your Citizenship.
All these Countries recognize multiple Citizenship.

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Check with us if you qualify for Italian Dual Citizenship through Descent!
It’s easy, and it’s free.

How to become an Italian Citizen?
3 ways to get assistance on your Italian Citizenship. 

First, let’s see the different types of assistance for Italian Citizenship.
And the various ways to become an Italian Citizen.

And you will also understand why one application path is better than another one.
Example.
Applying through the Italian Court may be better than the Italian Consulate.
When possible, of course.

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There are three main ways to get Italian Citizenship.
Indeed, there are three different Italian Citizenship assistance programs.

Before thinking about applying for Italian Citizenship, make the most important thing.
You have to define which type of Italian Citizenship you may pursue clearly.
Only after it can we assist you in the best way possible. 

1

ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT / JUS SANGUINIS

The application for Jure Sanguinis is one of the most requested ways to get Italian Citizenship. 
You can get Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis if you have Italian ancestors, and they never renounced their Italian Citizenship.

In this category, we also comprehend all exceptional cases called the “1948 Italian Citizenship Case“.
Or the Italian Citizenship 1948 case. 
These exceptional cases fall in the category of “Italian Citizenship by Descent.” 

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ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY RESIDENCY

You can get it after ten years of legal residence in Italy. 
The term is three years for former Italian citizens and their immediate descendants (ius sanguinis) and foreigners born in Italy (ius soli).
Four years for citizens of other European Union countries.
Five years for stateless persons and refugees.
Our Italian Citizenship Assistance will allow You to get Italian Citizenship as soon as possible.

3

ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY MARRIAGE

After three years of marriage with an Italian Spouse (if You live outside the EU), you can apply for Italian Citizenship through Marriage.
It’s essential to hire qualified Italian Citizenship Lawyers for this type of Italian Citizenship Assistance.
Indeed the rules have changed several times in recent years.
The time is reduced to 1,5 years if you have children.
(note: Foreign women who married Italian Citizens before April 27, 1983, automatically acquired Italian Citizenship.)

Our dedicated Italian Citizenship assistance for each country.

We do offer tailored legal services
And specific assistance on Italian Citizenship for people all around the world. 

Indeed, when talking about Italian Citizenship, several countries are major involved. 
Especially about the so-called Italian Citizenship by Descent

Why?
Because of the Great Migrations of Italian Citizens from the late 1800s and 1900s.
These Italian Citizens migrated (mainly) to a few specific countries.
Commonly, the United States of America, South America, Australia, Canada. 

Of course, we also provide Italian Citizenship Assistance for people from other countries not listed here.
We list the most requested services on Italian Citizenship Assistance.

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1. [USA] ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP ASSISTANCE NEW YORK

Are you a resident of the New York area?
Looking for assistance with your Italian Citizenship application?
We can assist you.

Suppose you are a US Citizen and discover your Italian ancestors immigrated to the US.
An example may be the paternal great-grandfather or maternal grandparents.
They landed in Ellis Island, New York.
They started a new life there. 

It was widespread because most Italian ancestors arrived by ship in New York.
Passing through the famous “Ellis Island”. 

That’s why there is a huge demand for assistance on Italian Citizenship by descent for New York Residents.
Several descendants of these Italian immigrants still live in the State of New York. 

Suppose you live in the New York area.
You fall under the jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate of New York.
In that case, you need our services called “Italian Citizenship Assistance New York.” 

Why do you need assistance on your Italian Citizenship application by descent? 
Two main reasons are affecting the resident in the New York area.

Let’s see below the screenshot of the Italian Consulate of New York website, on the “Italian Citizenship jure sanguinis” section.

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Look at the Italian Consulate website.
You will see that it’s impossible to book appointments to apply for Italian Citizenship by Descent

You won’t be able to book appointments means that You cannot apply for Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis

It means that you cannot invoke your right to Italian Citizenship.
You cannot claim Your Italian Dual Citizenship rights.

 And that’s why all applicants from the New York area are switching to get Italian Citizenship Assistance in New York through the Italian Court in Rome.

The same type of right violation happens when it’s impossible to book appointments.
You have more than two years wait time for just having an appointment at the local Italian Consulate.

This situation is pretty standard.
Not only in the United States but also in several other countries.  
Why two years? 

The Italian Citizenship Law expressively states that Italian Citizenship procedures must end in 2 years. 
It is valid for Italian Citizenship procedures on Jure Sanguinis at the Italian Consulate too.


In conclusion.
When do you need to apply for Italian Citizenship by descent through the Court?

  • You have to wait years for your 1st appointment at the Italian Consulate.
    You will wait years to apply for Italian Citizenship by Descent.
    And without the guarantee of success, as the approval depends on the Italian Consulate.
  • When you set your appointment for applying, but the appointment date is later than two years;
  • You are unable to book an appointment at the Italian Consulate. 

You must fill out your application at the Italian Court in all these listed cases.
Our team of Italian Citizenship Lawyers will represent You.

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2022 UPDATE. PAY ATTENTION.

A New Rule in force from June 2022.
It’ll be valid for 1948 cases of Italian Citizenship. 

And for all Italian Citizenship applications through the Italian Tribunal.

You can apply for the 1948 Case through the local Immigration Court.

Based on where your Italian ancestor was born.

The Italian Government introduced this new rule in November 2021.

Law 26 November 2021, n. 206, has provided (with art. 1, paragraph

37) the following new rule.

When the plaintiff resides abroad, disputes regarding the ascertainment of the status of Italian Citizenship are assigned having regard to the municipality of birth of the father, mother, or ancestor of Italian citizens.

The provisions apply to proceedings initiated from one hundred and the eightieth day following the date of entry into force of this law “.

It means that all Italian Citizenship by descent applications won’t pass through the Court of Rome. 

As it happened until today.  

It may also be beneficial for new applicants. 

Indeed, the processing time may be lower than before.

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2. [USA] ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP ASSISTANCE LOS ANGELES

Are you a resident of the Los Angeles area?
Looking for assistance on your Italian Citizenship application?
We can assist you.
The information below is also valid for the San Francisco area’s residents.

Let’s see the Italian Citizenship by Descent applications in Los Angeles.
You may find out that California has enormous demands for Italian Dual Citizenship. 

That’s why we talk about the “Italian Citizenship Assistance Los Angeles” Program.
We focus on our Californian clients interested in applying for Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis.   

There’s a massive demand for Italian Citizenship Assistance Los Angeles services.
It’s justified because many Italian immigrants moved from NY into California.

Suppose you live in Los Angeles or are under the jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate of Los Angeles.
In that case, you inevitably need dedicated assistance for Your Italian Citizenship.
With a focus on the Italian Consulate in Los Angeles, if you live there.
Or on the Italian Consulate in San Francisco, if you live in that area.

Why that? 

There are two main reasons you need a dedicated Italian Citizenship Assistance.

Look at the Italian Consulate website.
You will see that it’s impossible to book appointments to apply for Italian Citizenship by Descent

Let’s see the screenshot of the Italian Consulate of Los Angeles [updated 2021] below:

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If you won’t be able to book appointments it means that You cannot apply for Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis
No way to book an appointment = no application.

It means that you cannot claim your right of Italian Dual Citizenship by blood. 
And that’s why many applicants from the Los Angeles area are switching to get Italian Citizenship Assistance through the Italian Court in Rome.
We can represent you in the entire process, don’t worry.

Let’s see another scenario.
The same type of right violation happens in another situation.
It happens you have more than two years wait time for just having an appointment at the local Italian Consulate in Los Angeles.

This situation is pretty standard, in Los Angeles but also in San Francisco.
And not only in the United States but also in several other countries.  
Why do we say “two years”? 

The Italian Citizenship Law states that Italian Citizenship procedures must end in 2 years. 
It is valid for Italian Citizenship procedures on Jure Sanguinis at the Italian Consulate too.

In conclusion.
When do you need to apply for Italian Citizenship by descent through the Court?
and not through the local Italian Consulate?

  • You have to wait years for your 1st appointment at the Italian Consulate for filing your application for Italian Citizenship by Descent.
    Without the guarantee of success, as the approval depends on the Italian Consulate).
  • When you set your appointment for applying, but the appointment date is later than two years;
  • You are unable to book an appointment at the Italian Consulate. 

In all these listed cases, You have to fill your application at the Italian Court.
Our team of Italian Citizenship Lawyers will represent You.

[Contact Us Now if you need assistance]

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3. [USA] Italian citizenship assistance miami

Looking for assistance on your Italian Citizenship application, as a resident in the Miami or Florida area?
We can assist you.

Let’s see the Italian Citizenship by Descent applications in Miami.
You may find out that Florida has enormous demands for Italian Dual Citizenship. 

We talk about the “Italian Citizenship Assistance Miami” Program.
We focus on clients interested in applying for Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis.
If they live under the jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate of Miami.

Suppose you live in Florida.
In that case, You inevitably need dedicated assistance for Your Italian Citizenship.
The focus is the Italian Consulate in Miami

Why that? 

There are two main reasons you need dedicated Italian Citizenship Assistance.
Residents in the Miami district are facing two issues.

Try navigating on the website of the Italian Consulate of Miami.
You will see that it’s impossible to book appointments to apply for Italian Citizenship by Descent

If you won’t be able to book appointments it means that You cannot apply for Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis
No way to book an appointment = no application.

It means that you cannot claim your right of Italian Dual Citizenship by blood. 
And that’s why many applicants from the Miami area are switching to get Italian Citizenship Assistance through the Italian Court in Rome.
We can represent you in the entire process, don’t worry.

Let’s see another scenario.
The same type of right violation happens when you find out you have more than two years wait time for just having an appointment at the local Italian Consulate in Miami.

You can do it easily.
Just register and login into the Prenot@mi Website (the portal for booking appointments), and you will see it.

This situation is pretty standard, not only in the United States but also in several other countries.  Why two years? 

The Italian Citizenship Law expressively states that Italian Citizenship procedures must end in 2 years. 
And this is valid for Italian Citizenship procedures on Jure Sanguinis at the Italian Consulate too.

In conclusion.
When do you need to apply for Italian Citizenship by descent through the Court?
And not through the local Italian Consulate of Miami?

  • You have to wait years for your 1st appointment at the Italian Consulate for filing your application for Italian Citizenship by Descent.
    And without the guarantee of success, as the approval depends on the Italian Consulate.
  • When you set your appointment for applying, but the appointment date is later than two years;
  • You are unable to book an appointment at the Italian Consulate. 

In all these listed cases, You have to fill your application at the Italian Court.
Our team of Italian Citizenship Attorneys will represent You.

[Contact Us Now if you need assistance]

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4. ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP ASSISTANCE CANADA

Are you a resident of Canada?
Looking for assistance on your Italian Citizenship application?
We can assist you.

In Canada, there is a huge demand for getting an Italian Passport.
And applying for Italian Dual Citizenship.
The Italian community is also really strong there.
More people are always looking for Italian Citizenship Assistance Canada.

Indeed, a lot of people emigrated from Italy to the United States, then moved to Canada. 

A lot of Canadian Citizens are looking to apply for Italian Citizenship by Descent.
They discover to have Italian Ancestors (from Canada or United States).

There’s a massive demand for Italian Citizenship Assistance Canada services.
It is justified because many Italian immigrants moved from the US into Canada.

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5. ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP ASSISTANCE AUSTRALIA

Are you a resident of Australia?
Looking for assistance with your Italian Citizenship application?
We can assist you.

From Australia, there is a massive demand for Italian Dual Citizenship assistance.
And, in particular, for Italian Citizenship by descent.

The situation of Australia was very similar, in the past, to the United States.
During the 1800s/1900s, the Great Migration of Italian Citizens affected mainly the United States and Australia.

That’s why more Australian Citizens are always searching for Italian Citizenship Assistance in Australia.
The Italian community in Australia is strong.
More Australian Citizens are always taking information about their Italian Ancestors. 

Many Italian immigrants moved from Italy to Australia in the late 1800s.
It’s the reason for the massive demand for Italian Citizenship Assistance Australia services.

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Frequently Asked Questions about our Italian Citizenship assistance.


Do you provide Italian Citizenship assistance?

Yes.
We provide qualified Italian Citizenship assistance in each program.
So, Italian Dual Citizenship by Descent.
Or through Marriage.
Or because of your long-term residency in Italy.
Our Immigration Law Firm has more than ten years of experience in Italian Dual Citizenship.

Do you assist with Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis?

Yes.
We provide qualified Italian Citizenship assistance in each program.
So, Italian Dual Citizenship by Descent, well-known as Jure Sanguinis Italy.
Our Immigration Law Firm has more than eight years of experience.
Both in Jure Sanguinis applications for Italy and Italian Citizenship by marriage.

Do you assist with Italian Citizenship by Marriage?

Yes.
We provide qualified Italian Citizenship assistance in each program.
So, also on Italian Dual Citizenship through Marriage.
Our Immigration Law Firm has more than eight years of experience in Italian Dual Citizenship by Marriage.

Do I need a Lawyer for assistance with Italian Citizenship?

Yes, it’s almost mandatory to hire an Italian Citizenship lawyer to assist you.
The motivations are different.
In most cases, you have to handle the Italian language application.
Or, it’s impossible to file a correct application through the Italian Consulate.
It happens because the Italian Consulate rejects your application.
Or because you cannot book an appointment with them.

Which Italian Court will be involved in my Italian Citizenship?

There will be a new rule from June 2022.
You can apply for the 1948 Case through the local Italian Immigration Court.
Based on where your Italian ancestor was born.
The Italian Government introduced this new rule in November 2021.
Law 26 November 2021, n. 206, has provided (with art. 1, paragraph
37) the following new rule.
When the plaintiff resides abroad, disputes regarding the ascertainment of the status of Italian Citizenship are assigned having regard to the municipality of birth of the father, mother, or ancestor of Italian citizens.
Until June 2022, the competent Court will remain the Italian Tribunal of Rome.

How much does Italian citizenship cost?

Italian Citizenship costs between 1,500 – 4,000 Euro for just the expenses you need to face, like getting certified copies of all certificates, getting the Apostille, etc.
As a general standard, the dual Italian citizenship process can cost between $10,000 – $16,000.
Legal costs may vary too, starting from around 9,000-14,000€, if you want to be assisted by qualified and expert Law Firms like we are.

Who can help me get Italian citizenship?

Bersani Law Firm&Partners can help you get Italian Citizenship.
Our Law Office has more than ten years of expertise in Italian CItizenship by descent, Italian Citizenship by Marriage, and the Italian Dual Citizenship program.

How can I speed up my Italian citizenship?

Making your application for Italian citizenship by descent through an Italian Court may be one of the fastest ways to apply for Italian Citizenship by Descent.
In many consulates around the world, the waiting time for the initial appointment can be several months if you’re lucky.
As many Italian Consulate is facing a lack of appointments, the faster way to apply for Italian Citizenship by descent is by filing your petition through us into an Italian Immigration Court.
Check our YouTube videos for a better understanding of how it works.

Can you get Italian citizenship without speaking Italian?

You can get Italian Citizenship by Descent without speaking Italian.
Knowledge of Italian is not required to apply for Italian Dual Citizenship Jure Sanguinis.
But suppose you are applying for Italian Citizenship by marriage.
In that case, you must speak Italian and show adequate knowledge of the language (passing the level B1 test of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFRL).

Why we are your best choice for Italian Citizenship

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