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Obtaining Italian citizenship “jure sanguinis”
A couple of years ago, before I went to Europe, I found out that I am entitled to obtain a Italian citizenship through my great-grandfather: You qualify if your paternal or maternal grandfather was...
View ArticleObtaining Apostilles in California
Part 2 today – apostilles: In 1961 many nations joined together to create a simplified method of “legalizing” documents for universal recognition. Members of the conference, referred to as the Hague...
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German Efficiency
Having received my grandmother’s birth certificate after a single email to a public official (gratis, no less), now I need to certify it with an official apostille. Here, you might get the document...
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Prospero Ghidinelli
Identity CrisisWhat’s in a name?I received a great email on Thursday; my cousin outside of Milan sent me scans of my great-grandfather and great-grandmother’s birth, death and marriage certificates....
View ArticleGot my appointment!
I’ve been collecting paperwork now for almost 3 years to apply for Italian citizenship. I have most of what I need. The person responsible for citizenship applications at the San Francisco consulate...
View ArticleOne week and counting…
Next Tuesday at 11am I will enter the Italian Consulate in San Francisco to apply to become a citizen of Italy. My brother is flying in from Florida and my Dad is coming down from Northern California...
View ArticleBuon giorno Italia
Well today was interesting – I had my appointment this morning at the San Francisco Italian Consulate to apply for my citizenship. I used Google Maps street view to recognize the building before my...
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My 2008 Annual Report – Year in Review
Ok, it’s March 1st. I forgot this was in my drafts folder awaiting final polish but it’s time to set it free before it comes my 2008-2009 annual report. Two thousand and eight was a blur for me – it...
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Italian Citizenship FOIA request returns
Good thing I wasn’t waiting on this to complete my Italian Citizenship! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services finally responded to my FOIA request for citizenship details of my great...
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Obtaining Italian citizenship after a family member
I’ve had my dual Italian citizenship now for almost two years now. Unfortunately at the time of our appointment, my brother lived in Florida. He flew out for the meeting only to be told he couldn’t...
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