On Thursday, May 21, in partnership with the National Italian American Foundation, we had the first of a three-part WEBINAR on Italian Genealogy and Dual Citizenship. In the first session, we answered both Genealogy and Italian Dual Citizenship questions. 

Great question! Knowing that somewhere in your Family Tree, an unidentified ancestor was Italian is a good start but definitely not enough. Italian dual citizenship is based on the principle of “jure sanguinis," i.e. right of blood; this means that individuals who have an Italian ancestor may be eligible for Italian citizenship, depending on several factors, such as the date and place of birth of his or her parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, etc. Remember there is no limit to the number of generations one can go back to apply. But here is the catch: 

No doubt that this sudden global health crisis has forced us to put a few projects aside. However, with more restrictions on our daily activities, we may have more time available. For those of you who are thinking or are in the process of applying for Italian Dual Citizenship, this could be a good time to get started. In order to assist you, we are providing the answers to a few of the most common questions:

If you like all things Italian, our company is the place to be! My Italian Family is the premier provider of Italian Dual Citizenship Services and Italian Genealogy in the US. Our team of over 30 professionals world-wide is expanding. We are looking to add another qualified person to our team of seven people working remotely. This is a new position for a Paralegal to assist customers who are applying for Italian Citizenship.

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The journey to Italian Citizenship may be  long and arduous, but the benefits surely make it worthwhile. Having said that, applicants are faced with many questions regarding eligibility, documentation, timeline and fees. We have provided the answers to a few of the most common questions: