Italian Citizenship

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07/13/2009 - 13:55

Buon Giorno,I am an american citizen born in the USA. Both of my parents were born in the USA and their parents as well. All of my great grandparents on both sides were born in Italy. Am I eligible to be an Italian citizen? Best,Michael

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Determine if either of your Italian great-grandfathers naturalized in the US prior to birth of your Grandparents.  They could not pass Italian citizenship to children born after their naturalization.If the grandparent/parent whom you are tracing Italian citizenship through was  female, only her children born after 1947 could receive Italian citizenship through her.If the above conditions are met, you're eligible.  You'll need proof of great-grandfather's US naturalization date (if any), birth, marriage, death certificates for ancestors in the chain.  See your regional Italian consulate's website regarding an appoinment.