MAJOR UPDATE - A New Procedure For Citizenship by Descent On The Horizon
A major update for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) has been approved by the Italian Chamber of Deputies, moving one step closer to becoming law. The bill would create a central office in Rome within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to handle all Italian citizenship applications from adults residing abroad, replacing the current system managed by Italian consulates. If passed by the Senate, applicants would need to mail their original documents directly to the new office in Italy, with limits on how many cases can be accepted each year. These changes could reshape the process, affect waiting times, and lead to more court petitions for recognition. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about how this new bill could redefine the path to Italian dual citizenship by descent.For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/To see more from Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship #dualcitizenshipTopics & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts0:37 - Discussions on the new law proposal5:27 - How would the process look like in the future?6:40 - What about applications in Italy?11:01 - What about the minor age issues?11:59 - Closing Thoughts & Outro
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How to Apply for Italian Citizenship in Court | Part 2
For those pursuing Italian citizenship by descent through the courts, understanding how the legal process works is essential. From electronic filings and written briefs to how updates are shared through Italy’s certified PEC system, Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains the timeline, what happens at each stage, and how families can apply together under one case. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about how Italian citizenship court cases are processed from start to finish in this part two continuation of our discussion on applying for Italian citizenship through the courts.For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/To see more from Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship #dualcitizenshipTopics & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts0:31 - How is a court case carried out?2:48 - Can attorneys make arguments during the hearing?4:06 - How will the petitioner find out about updates after the hearing?5:40 - How long does each step of the process usually take?7:03 - Is there a limitation on the number of petitioners that can be heard in the same case?8:48 - What about cases for those who couldn’t make an appointment at the Italian consulate?10:50 - Closing Thoughts & Outro
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How Do Italian Citizenship Court Cases Work? Filing, Documents and Appeals | Part 1
Many people pursuing Italian citizenship by descent, especially through 1948 cases or other court proceedings, have questions about how the process works in Italy. From electronic filing of petitions to deadlines for submitting documents, appealing negative decisions, and understanding whether original records are ever returned, there are many details to consider when seeking recognition of Italian dual citizenship through the courts. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about the procedures for Italian citizenship court cases and what applicants should know before starting the process.For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/To see more from Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship #dualcitizenshipTopics & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts0:34 - How is a court case filed?2:20 - Can a plaintiff file a court case without having a complete set of documents?4:20 - After submitting documents, will petitioners get those back?6:31 - How is the appeal process work after receiving a negative outcome?9:16 - Can a petitioner choose the judge to be assigned to the case?13:32 - Closing Thoughts & Outro
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Who Still Qualifies Under the Old Rules? – Italian Citizenship by Descent
For individuals pursuing Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), the key cutoff date of March 28, 2025 determines whether the old rules or the new rules apply. Those who secured an appointment with an Italian consulate, booked with a municipality in Italy, or filed a citizenship case in court before that date remain protected under the previous system, recently confirmed as valid by the Italian Constitutional Court. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about the rules that continue to govern applications submitted before the March 28, 2025 cutoff date.For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/To see more from Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship #dualcitizenshipTopics & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts0:19 - Rules for those who have scheduled an appointment before March 28th, 20257:31 - How to deal with discrepancies11:00 - How translations need to be done12:37 - To whom do these rules apply?13:37 - Closing Thoughts & Outro
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Who Still Qualifies Under the Old Rules? – Italian Citizenship by Descent
For individuals pursuing Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), the key cutoff date of March 28, 2025 determines whether the old rules or the new rules apply. Those who secured an appointment with an Italian consulate, booked with a municipality in Italy, or filed a citizenship case in court before that date remain protected under the previous system, recently confirmed as valid by the Italian Constitutional Court. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about the rules that continue to govern applications submitted before the March 28, 2025 cutoff date.For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/To see more from Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship #dualcitizenshipTopics & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts0:19 - Rules for those who have scheduled an appointment before March 28th, 20257:31 - How to deal with discrepancies11:00 - How translations need to be done12:37 - To whom do these rules apply?13:37 - Closing Thoughts & Outro
The Italian Citizenship Podcast is a project dedicated to the subject of Italian citizenship hosted by Italian attorney, Marco Permunian, head of the US office of Italian Citizenship Assistance and video podcaster known for his video podcast series Not Your Average Globetrotter & dual citizen, Rafael Di Furia. In this podcast series Marco and Rafael share all their experience and expertise while discussing various topics related to Italian citizenship; citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis), Italian citizenship by naturalization (by marriage / Jure Matrimonii), as well as Italian Citizenship through a 1948 court case and more. The Italian Citizenship Podcast is here to demystify some seemingly complicated aspects of the process in order to help people better understand what they need to do, the steps they need to take, determining if they are eligible for citizenship and how to proceed... In short, the ABC’s and 123's of Italian citizenship and what is involved during every step of the process and beyond.The Italian Citizenship Podcast is presented by http://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comTo contact ICA - http://ItalianCitizenshipAsssitance.com/contactFor more from Rafael Di Furia - http://RafaelDiFuria.com & http://NotYourAverageGlobetrotter.com
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