The newest and certainly the most intriguing approach to discovering our family history is DNA testing and analysis. A DNA test result shows us the “mix” by percentages of the various “nationalities” or geographic history of our family. But often, the results may not show any or only a small percentage of “Italian” background…
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Due to the high volume of jure sanguinis applications at all Italian Consulates in the United States it is difficult to predict how long it will take until you are notified by your Italian Consulate that you can apply for a passport if you want one. It is not unusual for it to take between 6 and 12 months before you hear from them.
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You officially changed your name as different from the one listed in your birth certificate and you are applying for Italian Dual Citizenship here in the US, will this cause a problem?
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There may be a situation where an applicant knows that he or she qualifies for Italian Dual Citizenship but their living ancestor does not have a copy of their Naturalization Certificate or they are unsure as to the details of their naturalization.
In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, the Sons of Italy® is giving away a genealogy research package valued at $1,500 and donated by My Italian Family®.
When you join the Sons of Italy® as a new national at-large member, renew your at-large membership, or give the gift of at-large membership via www.osia.org during October, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a choice between two research packages. Winner will be drawn at random on November 4.