The Italian Citizenship Podcast

In this 'Part 2' episode on getting Italian Citizenship by Marriage, join hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian Attorney, and Podcaster/Dual Citizen expat Rafael Di Furia as they explore the complexities of moving to Italy, living as an expat, and the process of obtaining residency permits and visas for the spouse of an Italian citizen. Uncover your options for staying in Italy even if you're not eligible for citizenship by marriage, learn the requirements and steps for applying for the Italian residency permit (permesso di soggiorno), and delve into the possibilities of life in Italy as a foreigner married to an Italian citizen. Whether you're planning to move to Italy, already living there, or considering life in Italy as an expat, this episode offers invaluable insights and answers to help you navigate Italian bureaucracy and make the most of your experience.

Considering applying for Italian citizenship through marriage? It's crucial to understand the requirements, procedures, and key tips for a successful application. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an experienced Italian attorney, and video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, address frequently asked questions about obtaining Italian citizenship by marriage. Topics covered include processing times, residency requirements, and the implications of divorce or the passing of an Italian spouse on the application process. Join us for an informative and insightful discussion that will guide you through your journey to Italian citizenship by marriage.

In this part 2 episode on the topic of applying for Italian Citizenship by descent at the consulate, you will find valuable information on the process of obtaining Italian citizenship through descent. This discussion covers the eligibility requirements, necessary documentation, and steps involved in the application process. Paying attention to detail while doing research, gathering documents and filling out the forms will help the application process go as smoothly as possible. We also discuss helpful tips for navigating common challenges and what to keep in mind when getting Italian citizenship by descent via Jure Sanguinis. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia share an overview guide for individuals seeking to obtain Italian citizenship through descent, providing valuable insights and practical advice for a successful application.

Many individuals of Italian descent are interested in applying for Italian citizenship by descent at the consulate for where they live. There are many topics to keep in mind such as the requirements, documents, and the process involved in obtaining Italian citizenship by descent. This episode will cover the eligibility requirements in order to apply, including how to prove that an individual's ancestors were actually Italian citizens. It’s also important to consider which consulate you can use to apply for Italian citizenship by descent and the importance of booking an appointment online as soon as possible. This episode will also answer the question whether you need to speak Italian to get Italian citizenship and dive into the specific documents you need to provide when applying for Italian citizenship by descent, including birth certificates, death certificates, and naturalization records. We also touch on the potential need for additional documents if you have ancestors who were married to people in the Italian line of descent and the costs and timeline associated with the application process and how an application is assessed. Once granted citizenship, you'll have access to all the rights and benefits of being an Italian citizen. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia will go over 5 of the most frequently asked questions about getting Italian citizenship by descent at an Italian consulate whether you're interested in exploring your Italian heritage or looking to gain citizenship in the European Union.

Get a comprehensive understanding of the steps involved in obtaining Italian Citizenship by descent in Italy in this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast. This episode provides an in-depth look at the requirements, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for requesting dual Italian Citizenship in Italy. Discover the path to becoming an Italian Citizen with expert tips and insights to help you navigate the process with ease. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, go over some frequently asked questions from understanding the importance of knowing the right steps to take, to get a complete overview of the requirements, and more.

Explore the ins and outs of Italian citizenship in this comprehensive and informative overview. We cover all angles, from those born in Italy to Italian parents, to those born in Italy to non-Italian parents, and even those who have lost citizenship after moving abroad. We also delve into current discussions around cultural and educational based citizenship for young people who have been through the Italian school system. Enhance your understanding of the complexities and nuances of Italian citizenship by watching this episode... In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, will cover these very particular situations some individuals find themselves in.

Gathering documents in order to demonstrate your eligibility to get Italian citizenship by descent or a "1948 case" is of the utmost importance. The vital records may be easy for you to procure if you know many of the details about your family. However, if some of your family history is unknown to you, then you may find some challenges when gathering vital records for family members who may be a few generations back in your family tree. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, welcome a very special member of ICA's team, Raffaella Zerbinato. Raffaella shares how she and her specifically trained team gather documents when there is little or no information known. ICA is very proud of the specialized skill set that has been developed and has a very unique ability to track down documents that many others would call impossible to track down. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Who is Raffaella Zerbinato? 02:22 Gathering information to build a family tree 04:34 About Italian vital records 07:29 Researching a family history 10:04 Requesting vital records 14:40 Methodology used in genealogical research 19:16 Closing remarks

With the upcoming Italian elections, it seemed like the right time to talk about how to vote in Italy as well as how the government is formed. Due to the Italian prime minister stepping down, the citizens of Italy are being called to vote for the new government on the 25th of September 2022. As an Italian citizen, it is possible to vote while living abroad as well as for those living in Italy. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia will talk about the upcoming election as well as how the government in Italy works.

More and more people are thinking about the process to apply for Italian citizenship in Italy. Getting Italian citizenship in Italy can differ from applying at an Italian consulate, and understanding the differences can be important. But beyond the differences, having an idea of the details ahead of time will help the overall expierence. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia discuss some tips for applying for Italian citizenship directly in Italy.

What happens after you apply for Italian citizenship? After applying for Italian citizenship, there can be a lot of questions that come up during the waiting period before getting the final response from the Italian government. It’s important to understand these various factors of this step in the process for both Italian citizenship by descent and Italian citizenship by marriage. Understanding the process can help to eliminate any concerns you may have during the waiting phase. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia talk about what happens after you apply for Italian citizenship in Italy.

Due to the recent update concerning how 1948 cases will be handled, there have been a lot of questions from our community regarding what things will look like moving forward. Getting Italian citizenship via a 1948 case is for individuals who would like to claim Italian citizenship but have a family line that goes directly through a female ancestor who gave birth before January 1st, 1948. For those who may find them in this situation, it is necessary to take your case before an Italian court. Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance regularly help clients to make a claim for Italian dual citizenship in this manner. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia go over some of the questions that have come up since the update to the Italian law and discuss what the current situation is and what it may be moving forward.

When it comes to applying for Italian citizenship, there are many people who are interested in making a claim for Italian citizenship directly in Italy. There can be many benefits for someone who chooses to move to Italy for the process of Italian citizenship by descent. For example, wait times can be decreased significantly when applying in Italy and maybe most importantly you can begin to enjoy living in Italy while you're waiting for the process to complete and start making a life for yourself in your ancestral homeland. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, discuss some of the top tips for those of you who would like to apply for Italian citizenship Jure Sanguinis in Italy.

When getting Italian citizenship through an Italian female ancestor who gave birth before January 1st, 1948, it may be necessary for the individual wanting to claim Italian citizenship to go through what is sometimes called a '1948 case'. Understanding the ins and outs of these court cases can help you to understand what may lie ahead. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, go over some frequently asked questions regarding getting Italian citizenship through a 1948 case. Especially since the change in the law there have been many new questions from the Italian American community about how it would potentially effect their cases moving forward.

It can be possible to get Italian citizenship both in Italy and outside of Italy. For those individuals who would like to apply for Italian citizenship while living in Italy, it can be important to understand the nuances of getting Italian citizenship while in Italy. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, focus on the topic of getting Italian citizenship while living in Italy and discuss Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), Italian citizenship by marriage (jure matrimonii) and Italian citizenship by residency.

As an Italian citizen, it's important to make your voice heard as a contributing member of society. The ability for Italian citizens to exercise their right to vote is not limited to only those who live in Italy, but also for those who have live outside of the nation. From time to time the Italian government asks those who are eligible to vote to weigh in on important matters. In the case for the upcoming referendum on June 12, 2022, the government has a few questions for the people to better understand. It is concerning whether or not people are okay with the status quo or if they would like to see changes made to how some things are being taken care of. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, will go over the questions being asked of the Italian population but also go over the basics of what a referendum in Italy is.

Did you know that Italian citizenship by descent allows someone one not only the possibility to move to Italy, but also opens the door to the rest of the European Union? This factor alone is the reason why some people pursue Italian citizenship via Jure Sanguinis. Moving to Europe as a citizen of an EU country gives you seemingly endless possibilities for those with a European Passport such as reasons for family, work, study. Moving to Europe becomes very much easier. This was the situation Rafael found himself when he needed to move to Portugal for family reasons. Italian Citizenship Assistance works with clients who are interested in having the ease that can come with an Italian passport such as clients who want to move to France, Germany, Spain and other countries around the continent. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia talk about moving to Europe as a European; the advantages, what to keep in mind and more...

As many of you may know, Italian unification came in stages as did changes to the borders of the nation. In the north of Italy, mainly in the areas of Trentino & Alto Adige, you would have found some groups of people who were subjects of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and people who lived in areas known as Yugoslavia. Individuals who have ancestry from these areas will need to know some very specific details related to their situation which may qualify or disqualify them from making a claim for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis); things that may not be of concern for others who would like to become recognized and become an Italian citizen. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia discuss these very unique circumstances that some individuals with ancestry that were connected to these areas may want to take into consideration when making a claim for Italian citizenship.

An Italian comune will play an important role during the process of getting Italian citizenship by descent. Knowing what a comune is in Italy can be very helpful since the word ‘commune’ can have various meanings. Understanding what the Italian comuni offer can be quite important not only as someone applying for dual citizenship, but also for when the process is over and you have recognition of Italian dual citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis). In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia have a discussion about the Italian municipal offices / town halls, what they are, what they offer and what they do.

Italian citizenship by marriage is an important consideration for those who are making a claim for Italian citizenship by descent. In this conversation we discuss how it is possible for your spouse to get Italian citizenship through marriage and how to go through the process and how your spouse is considered eligible. It's also important to consider what options are available to get Italian citizenship for your children. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia (@Rafael Di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter) take a deep dive into Jure Matrimonii (the right of citizenship by marriage) and answer commonly asked questions and go through various common scenarios that a person may come across.

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! The Italian government has announced a new Visa that will be made available to self-employed Digital Nomads and employed remote workers who would like to call Italy home. This new visa is a major update for individuals who would like to move to Italy and be allowed to stay in Italy long term. Up until now, this has been very challenging for many people who are not eligible for Italian Citizenship by descent or from the EU. This new visa is for those who are from outside the European Union who would like to live in Italy. The entrepreneurial visa that Italy has had for some time now has been quite limited and the approval process was quite complex, but this new visa promises to offer an expedited process to a larger group of people. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia ( @Rafael Di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter) go over the new Italian Digital Nomad Visa. Update: At the time the recording the draft of the law of conversion was the only source of information available on this topic. Since recording, the draft has been made into law but has yet to be defined further with the finalized requirements.

When first contacting Italian Citizenship Assistance to get help obtaining Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) or via a 1948 case, it may be necessary to fill out the ICA Family Chart to better help assess your claim for citizenship. The Family Chart will assist ICA to better help you by determining what options may be available in order to come up with the best way to proceed to gain recognition of Italian citizenship by descent or Italian citizenship through the judicial process. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, go over how to fill out Italian Citizenship Assistance's Family Chart and what information is necessary and why.

Getting the Italian B1 certificate is an important document to obtain during the process of pursuing Italian Italian citizenship by marriage (Jure Matrimonii) or Italian citizenship through residency. Both processes would be categorized under the umbrella of Italian citizenship by naturalization. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia ( @Rafael Di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter ) discuss the more recent addition to the requirements to be able to apply for Italian citizenship. ICA's in-depth Article on the B1 Certificate: https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/the-b1-linguistic-certification/

It is important to consider the smallest of details and know a bit about Italian history when pursuing Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis). Knowledge of some of the specific dates related to Italian citizenship can help, especially if you have to consider the specific rules related to the years 1912 and 1992. Or...if you are getting citizenship through a female ancestor, the date January 1st, 1948 can be especially important to understand what was going on in Italy at that point in history. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia talk a bit about the above-mentioned dates and the information that can help make the difference when pursuing Italian citizenship, even Italian citizenship through marriage.

Getting Italian citizenship by descent through your grandparents is a topic that we wanted to dedicate a full episode. Many individuals who are elligible for Italian citizenship via Jure Sanguinis through their parents or grandparents will be able to find themselves able to go through the process for recognition. But even some individuals who may find themselves ineligible can still have hope to get Italian citizenship. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, go into getting Italian citizenship through your family line and some interesting details worth noting.

Getting Italian citizenship is on the minds of many people around the world for both people of Italian descent and those who are not of Italian descent. Even among the individuals within that group of people interested in citizenship, some will find out they are not eligible for citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis). However, not being born with the right to get Italian citizenship doesn't mean that you can't become eligible for Italian citizenship. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia talk about what other options are open to individuals who want to apply for Italian citizenship and how it's possible to get Italian citizenship through marriage as well as Italian citizenship by residency.

One of the biggest updates to Italian citizenship 1948 court cases is close to coming into effect. In recent years we've been seeing how busy the courts have become, and this major update will help open up new possibilities for those individuals who will pursue Italian citizenship via the courts. Italian citizenship court cases have already been the path to citizenship for many people from around the globe, and this new updated law has the potential to help facilitate future Italian citizenship court cases. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, go over the most recent law regarding 1948 cases that has been published in the Italian government's Official Journal.

Discrepancies are one of the most common issues that a person may come across during the process to get Italian Citizenship by descent ( Jure Sanguinis ). The differences that you may find between documents in some situations may need to be amended to overcome any potential issues down the road. It's also important to understand the various levels of discrepancies you may come across, and whether it is major or minor enough to require or not require further action. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, have a discussion regarding the changes that some of your documents may or may not require to get Italian citizenship by descent.

When going through the process for Italian citizenship by descent via the legal principle of Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis, or via a 1948 case, it is necessary to locate and acquire documents from Italy. For most people getting a birth certificate from Italy noting the necessary details of your ancestor will be the required certificate. This is regardless of whether you decide to move to Italy and apply in Italy for Italian citizenship through ancestry or if you decide to make your petition for citizenship through the consulate for your jurisdiction or the courts of Rome. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, talk about these requests and what to expect when making a request for a birth certificate from Italy for your Italian ancestor for the purpose of getting Italian citizenship.

You can find Italian consulates in the United states that cover the entire country and then some. When applying for Italian citizenship, it is important to understand which consulate of Italy in the US you would need to work with and that is based on where you live. It's also important to understand the differences and similarities between the Italian consulates and the Italian embassy. Consulates are necessary to work with in a number of situations, not limited to citizenship requests. You can also request your Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale) and also as an Italian you will want to make sure you are also registered with the Italian consulate. It is important to remain registered in the registry of Italian citizens abroad held by both your consulate and the municipal office (comune) in Italy that holds your record in order to be able to vote or renew your Italian passport while living abroad. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, discuss the Italian consulates in the United States and share the list of Italian consulates in the US and their respective jurisdictions. For more info about the consulates and jurisdictions in the USA: https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/consulates-in-the-us/

Those who have Italian citizenship who reside outside of Italy have the opportunity to make their voices heard. This can be done by voting for Italian national elections as well as through the politicians that represent them in Italy. A lesser-known form of representation that Italians abroad have are the Committees for Italians Abroad. These exist in order to further help in the connections between Italy and the Italian diaspora. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia talk about the Comitati Degli Italiani All'estero - COM.IT.ES, what they do, what they are and how to vote and make your voice heard as an Italian citizen.

You will find Italian consulates and embassies around the world. But what is the difference between a consulate and an embassy? Italian consulates don't only serve one simple function. From the smallest to the largest of consulates around the world, you will find a wide range of services offered. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, discuss what services you'll be able to find at the Italian consulate for where you live.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, go over questions asked by those of you who regularly "tune in" to the Italian Citizenship podcast. When researching your family history, it's important to understand the principles that Italian citizenship is guided by. Marriage and parentage in an Italian family can greatly affect an individual's eligibility for Italian citizenship by descent and Italian dual citizenship. Understanding the various paths to Italian citizenship can be very important as well. For example, Italian citizenship by naturalization can be divided into Italian citizenship through marriage and Italian citizenship through residency.

One of the most common questions about Italian citizenship is what is the difference between Jure Sanguinis and Jus Soli? At this moment in time, Italy gives recognition of citizenship via Jus Sanguinis / Jure Sanguginis and grants Italian citizenship through naturalization. When pursuing Italian citizenship, it's important to ask if you are eligible for Italian citizenship and if the answer is yes, the next question is, how are you eligible for Italian citizenship? In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, talk about how the differences between birthright citizenship vs "bloodright" citizenship.

Even though you may not need to know Italian history to get Italian citizenship, knowing the history can be great to have a better understanding of what we see in Italy today. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with a video podcaster and dual citizen expat living in Italy, known for his project Not Your Average Globetrotter, Rafael Di Furia , are joined by Mike Corradi the host of A History of Italy Podcast. Marco and Rafael wanted to invite Mike to speak about Italian history because of his ability to bring the history of Italy. In this episode, we'll learn about The Italian Republic and how it relates to Italian citizenship.

Even though you may not need to know Italian history to get Italian citizenship, knowing the history can be great to have a better understanding of what we see in Italy today. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with a video podcaster and dual citizen expat living in Italy known for his project Not Your Average Globetrotter, Rafael Di Furia, are joined by Mike Corradi the host of A History of Italy Podcast. Marco and Rafael wanted to invite Mike to speak about Italian history because of his ability to bring the history of Italy to life. In this episode, we'll learn about The Kingdom on Italy and how it relates to Italian citizenship, in a future episode we will learn about the modern-day republic and what dates are important to Italian citizenship.

For anybody interested in Italian citizenship, whether it's Italian citizenship by descent ( Jure Sanguinis ) or Italian citizenship by marriage / naturalization, there are some basic terms which are important to understand as well as some historical context to understand the bigger picture. Even for some individuals who simply want to move to Italy, there is important information to understand how things work. In this episode of the Italian Real Estate Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, talk about how some aspects of the Italian system works and also talk a little bit about Italian history.

Because the UK has chosen to leave the European Union, UK Nationals no longer have the same right to reside where they choose in Europe and Italy is no different. This situation has left many UK nationals in Italy wondering what they can do to be able to live in Italy or to move to Italy as a UK national. In the same way that UK nationals now have no automatic right to remain in Italy, citizens of Italy not longer have the automatic right to live in the UK In this episode of the Italian Real Estate Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, dive into what things look like now. The discussion focuses mainly on individuals from the UK in Italy, but also briefly covers the situation for Italian nationals wanting to move to the UK.

Many individuals who get their Italian dual citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis) consider the possibility of relocating to Italy or elsewhere in Europe. If you are moving to Italy, it can help to be aware of how things work in Italy and the differences between life in Italy and life in the USA or whatever country someone may come from. In this episode of the Italian Real Estate Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, @Rafael Di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter, talk about some of what you can expect if you move to Italy and some of what you need such as obtaining healthcare in Italy, the Italian Codice Fiscale (fiscal code/tax code) and other pieces of the Italian puzzle.

If you are petitioning / applying for Italian citizenship by descent or an Italian citizenship 1948 court case, it would be more than likely to assume you will need translations of your non-Italian documents for your process. Marco and his team often receive questions such as: Do I need a translator for my Italian citizenship document packet? Can Marco and Italian Citizenship Assistance translate my documents? Do I need certified translations for Italian citizenship? What type of certification is needed? Can I translate my own documents for Italian citizenship? In this episode of the Italian Real Estate Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with a video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, go through the details of what to consider when translating documents when you apply for Italian dual citizenship by descent via Jus Sanguins or a 1948 case.

When an individual starts to research and becomes excited about the process of Italian citizenship, it isn't uncommon that their excitement spreads to other members of their family. Making the journey a family group activity can be a wonderful bonding experience; everyone getting together to learn more about their Italian ancestors. There also happens to be a major potential benefit regarding the financial aspect of the process. When multiple family members apply together, it can be less expensive than individuals doing it on their own, as well as giving you the ability to share some if not all costs amongst multiple family members. This may apply regardless of whether you want to get Italian citizenship at a consulate or you choose to get your Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) or, through an Italian citizenship 1948 case going through the court of Rome. In this episode of the Italian Real Estate Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with a video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, Rafael Di Furia, have a discussion related to the various topics to think about when getting Italian dual citizenship by descent or getting Italian citizenship via a 1948 case for not only yourself but your family as well.

Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA) offers a free eligibility assessment service that is both free of charge and any obligation. ICA's eligibility assessment determines before there is any commitment of any kind, whether a person is eligible for Italian citizenship or not. When thinking about starting the process to move forward with claiming or applying for Italian citizenship, this is THE most important question to answer. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia , discuss how ICA works and how the first interactions by email or phone call may look for someone interested in approaching Italian citizenship by descent ( Jure Sanguinis ), an Italian citizenship 1948 case, Italian Citizenship by naturalization / Italian citizenship through marriage (Jure Matrimonii ).

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia talk about whether it is necessary to speak Italian in order to get Italian citizenship. Marco and Rafael discuss this question and how it relates to Italian citizenship by descent, Italian citizenship by marriage / Italian citizenship by naturalization as well as Italian citizenship 1948 cases. In some situations learning, Italian will be required, but not all...

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, continue the discussion on what to do after the process of getting Italian citizenship. In the last episode Marco and Rafael spoke about this topic in relation to Italian Citizenship by descent but this time they talk about what to do after completing a 1948 court case for Italian citizenship.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, have a discussion about the necessary steps to take once you have gotten Italian citizenship by descent / Jure Sanguinis. This will include what you should do after being recognized as an Italian dual citizen as well as giving some guidelines if you are planning a move to Italy. Having this knowledge can make the transition into living in Italy much easier and less stressful.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, talk about the situation that many people in the Italian Diaspora find themselves in; considering Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) or getting Italian citizenship through marriage (Jure Madrimonii). There are reasons why an individual may want to consider each option that may be specific to their situation. Some reasons may include whether or not that person wants to live in Italy or that person plans to move to Italy because their spouse already has Italian citizenship. Is one option more ideal than the other?

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, discuss some of the top 5 mistakes that can be made when persuing Italian citizenship by descent. Regardless of whether you've decided to do your Italian citizenship DIY or with a service provider there are a number of pitfalls you will make sure you want to avoid. A small misinterpretation could be the final piece of the puzzle that actually holds a person back from reaching their goal to get Italian Citizenship.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, discuss the situation for individuals who want to apply for Italian Citizenship while living abroad as an expat or as a digital nomad. There are many people who are living outside of their home country who would like to get Italian citizenship and would like to have the option of getting an Italian passport and have the ability to benefit from what Italian citizenship offers.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, in this episode in addition to discussing Italian Citizenship they will also be discussing Irish citizenship. Marco and Rafael go over the similarities and differences between Italian citizenship by descent and Irish citizenship by descent as well as Italian citizenship by marriage and Irish citizenship by marriage and the benefits of each nationality and passport.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, discuss one of the most major updates to applying for Italian Citizenship in Italy, the new possibility to be able to apply to work while waiting for your Italian citizenship recognition. Applying for Italian citizenship by descent in Italy is something that many people dream of, and this new update may just bring that dream closer to reality while pursuing Italian dual citizenship.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, talk about the situation for an individual born in Italy. Is that individual automatically an Italian citizen? Does that person need to reacquire Italian Citizenship? Would that person need to move to Italy to get Italian citizenship? Did that individual lose their Italian citizenship?

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, discuss some unique situations some individuals may find themselves in when researching Italian Citizenship by descent. In this episode, Marco and Rafael will discuss subjects surrounding questions like "can I get Italian citizenship if I was born/raised in Italy?" "What if I lost my Italian citizenship?""What if my parents naturalized when I was a child? " "Can I still claim Italian citizenship if my father naturalized before 1992?"

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, find themselves outside on one of the main Piazzas of Rovigo Italy where Italian Citizenship Assistance has their Italian offices. While enjoying a glass of wine Marco and Rafael discuss some of the most important dates regarding Italian citizenship, both Italian citizenship through naturalization and Italian citizenship Jure Sanguinis. If you are coming from the USA, there can be considerations to take into account such as the Cable Act. For an individual considering making an Italian citizenship claim through a female ascendant, the year 1948 can be very important and make a difference in how you will need to pursue Italian citizenship. Another reason why these dates are important is that some couples who have been married for quite some time have a chance that the non-Italian wife may actually already be a citizen of Italy. Potentially without having to go through the process of naturalization making a claim under Jure Matrimonii and needing language certification.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia, as well as special guest, Italian attorney, Andrea Permunian discuss the topic of how to get Italian citizenship through a 1948 case. As Andrea regularly represents Italian Citizenship Assistance's clients in the courts of Rome and successfully challenges the 1948 rule on a regular basis. 1948 Italian citizenship cases are not uncommon in the field of getting Italian citizenship through an ancestor.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia, discuss the process of getting Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) and what to keep in mind during the process and what documents you will need for Italian citizenship. The process of gaining recognition of Italian Citizenship can be quite involved and requires special attention to detail.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia, discuss a recent update to getting Italian citizenship through marriage (Jure Matrimonii) which made an important change to a modification of the law introduced within the past couple of years.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, @Rafael Di Furia discuss how things are currently looking in Italy due to the global pandemic and the lockdowns in Italy. Italian Citizenship Assistance and both Marco and Rafael have been receiving a lot of press coverage recently about the subject of Italian citizenship and the rapidly growing interest in Italian citizenship by descent / jure sanguinis in both the USA and Italy. Marco and Rafael decided to go into further detail about the subjects that they have recently been interviewed about regarding Italian citizenship and moving to Italy.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator,@Rafael Di Furia, discuss the subject of Italian citizenship in the Italian capital, Rome. In this episode Marco and Rafael cover topics such as "What is Jure Sanguinis" and talk about the history of the subject as well as discuss moving to Italy and applying for Italian citizenship given the current global situation as well as moving to Italy with your spouse.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia discuss some of the most important terminology to know in regard to getting Italian citizenship. There are many important words and phrases to learn and in this video, Marco and Rafael cover some of the most important, which not only relate to Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) but also Italian citizenship through marriage (jure matrimonii/Italian citizenship by nautralization)...

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia talk about how the naturalization (or lack thereof) may affect your petition for Italian citizenship by descent. When petitioning for Italian citizenship Jure Sanguinis, it is necessary to show if your Italian born ancestor ever naturalized and if so, when it occurred. However, if your Italian ancestor never naturalized, it is necessary to prove that very important detail.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia discuss a largely unknown topic about the situation for women who had an Italian husband or a husband eligible for recognition of Italian citizenship by descent and got married before 1983. These women were in a particular situation due to the fact their citizenship was recognized automatically because of the laws in place at the time. This may not only affect the citizenship status and eligibility of the wife of an Italian married before 1983, but may also create a unique situation for their children in the case where the Italian husband naturalized before the birth of their children. In this episode, Marco and Rafael also discuss how this category of being eligible for citizenship would differ from many women today gaining citizenship Italian through naturalization (Jure Matrimonii).

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia talk about how the spouse of an Italian citizen can become a resident in Italy and how a spouse of an Italian citizen can also become a resident in another EU country. Marco and Rafael will also compare getting residency in Italy with getting Italian citizenship through marriage and the benefits of each. For those who already have Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) being able to have the ability to bring your spouse to live with you to live in Europe can be a large benefit of having Italian citizenship. Even for some who are in the process to get Italian citizenship through ancestry may be able to have their spouse legally reside in Italy.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia go through some questions that have been asked by people just like you about the Italian citizenship process with some inquiries being more common than others. In this episode, Marco and Rafael will discuss the subjects of Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis / jus sanguinis), Italian citizenship through marriage (jure matrimonii), eligibility for Italian citizenship and talk about various aspects of each.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia talk about how to reacquire Italian citizenship for individuals who have had Italian citizenship but lost it due to renunciation or automatic renunciation of their Italian citizenship. People who once held Italian citizenship and lost it can get Italian citizenship back after going through one of the processes described in this video.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with dual citizen and content creator, Rafael Di Furia talk about attending your meeting for Italian Citizenship by Descent at the consulate and conducting the meeting to get Italian citizenship. In this episode, Marco and Rafael will go over some of the top questions about these meetings and address some misconceptions about them.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with content creator, Rafael Di Furia talk about how to get Italian citizenship by residency. Italian citizenship through residency can be a great opportunity for those who have committed to living in Italy and see themselves living in Europe in the long term. For individuals not eligible for Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) but who do have grandparents or parents from Italy, citizenship through residency can also be a wonderful way to be able to explore your homeland and connect with your roots.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with content creator, Rafael Di Furia talk about the current situation in Italy and the Italian citizenship process in post-lockdown Italy. Is it still possible to get Italian citizenship by descent? Has the system slowed down? Can I still get documents for Italian citizenship? What are things like in Italy at this moment in time? Due to the current situation outside of Italy, many people of Italian descent are reevaluating their options and considering the move to Italy and leaving America.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with content creator, Rafael Di Furia talk about some myths and false understandings about Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis) and also talk about some of the benefits of Italian citizenship. Unfortunately, there are many misunderstandings about what is entailed with having dual Italian citizenship and in this video Marco and Rafael are back again to demystify Italian citizenship.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with content creator, Rafael Di Furia talk about Marco's company that helps people to get Italian citizenship. Italian Citizenship Assistance helps people get Italian citizenship by descent, Italian citizenship by marriage, and Italian citizenship through the courts also known by many as a "1948 case". Marco and his team help hundreds of people per year to realize their dreams of getting Italian citizenship. In this video podcast we get a peek behind the curtain to learn a little bit more about ICA, how it got started, and the team of Italian lawyers and Italian Dual Citizenship experts.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney, and content creator, Rafael Di Furia talk about getting Italian citizenship Jure Sanguinis on your own vs getting Italian citizenship with an Italian attorney. Many people choose to get Italian citizenship on their own but some choose to seek assistance through the process. Some only need assistance with acquiring the necessary documents while others prefer to have more involved assistance throughout the process.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney, and content creator Rafael Di Furia talk about the rise in popularity of Italian citizenship and especially the interest in Italian citizenship by descent, Jure Sanguinis. There are many reasons for this... just to name a few; there are many people who want to study in Italy, for some the Italian healthcare system is a big bonus, and others want to get Italian citizenship and live in Europe.

What are the differences between the USA and Italy if you are wanting to apply for Italian citizenship by descent? In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney, and content creator Rafael Di Furia talk about some of the intricacies while comparing and contrasting the differences between how to get Italian citizenship by descent in Italy and how to get Italian citizenship in the USA.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney, and content creator Rafael Di Furia talk about COVID-19 in Italy and how it's affected getting Italian citizenship by descent or through a 1948 case. Because it is possible to not only get Italian citizenship in Italy but because it is also possible to get Italian citizenship at an Italian consulate there are people wondering about how each has been affected. Are people still getting Italian citizenship? Are Italian offices closed? Can you still get Italian citizenship because of the pandemic? These are just some of the topics covered in this episode about the coronavirus in Italy situation.

In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosts Marco Permunian (an Italian citizenship attorney)and content creator Rafael Di Furia talk about some of the specific processes that may come up for a person who wants to claim Italian citizenship through a great grandparent via Jure Sanguinis as an adult. Italian citizenship by descent is a subject that has been covered in the Italian Citizenship Podcast a number of times, but since one of the most common types of claimant would be the great-grandchild of someone who left Italy, we wanted to dedicate a specific episode of the Italian citizenship podcast to this subject.

In this episode, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian Lawyer and content creator, Rafael Di Furia discuss how to buy a home in Italy. When thinking about purchasing property in Italy, there are many factors to consider which many people from outside of Italy may not be accustomed to. Moving to Italy and becoming an expat in Italy, creating a life in Italy can present a number of situations that may be new to you.