1948 Case Involving a Female Ancestor?
Claim Your Italian Citizenship through the Courts!
If you have a female Italian ancestor who gave birth to her child before 1948, you may be eligible for Italian citizenship through a legal process. Italian Citizenship Concierge can guide you through this process and help you secure your rightful citizenship.
Understanding the 1948 Precedent
Prior to 1948, Italian law discriminated against women by preventing them from passing their citizenship on to their children. This meant that children born to Italian women before 1948, whether in Italy or abroad, were denied Italian citizenship.
In 2009, a landmark court ruling established that the principle of gender equality in the 1948 Italian Constitution should be applied retroactively. This decision enabled Italian women born before 1948 to transmit their citizenship to their children, even though the Constitution was not in effect at the time of their birth.
Who Qualifies for this Legal Pathway?
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Descendants of Italian women who had children before 1948.
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Descendants of Italian women who lost their citizenship due to marriage to a non-Italian citizen before 1948.
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Family members (siblings, cousins, etc.) sharing the same Italian ancestor can join the lawsuit.
How Italian Citizenship Concierge Can Assist You
Document Preparation: Phase 1
✔ Your Personal Concierge: A dedicated document professional will work for you collecting and organizing all your important documents.
✔ Secure Online Access: Easily view your case progress, documents, and updates in a safe and convenient location.
✔ Genealogy Made Easy: We'll handle the research to find your family's vital records in both the US and Italy.
✔ Document Retrieval: We'll help get official documents from both countries (you'll be billed separately for any fees charged by the record offices).
✔ Review & Correction: We'll make sure your documents are accurate and fix any mistakes (in some cases will require additional legal support).
✔ Apostille & Translations: We'll handle apostilles (official certifications) and translations (you'll be billed separately for these services).
Court Representation: Phase 2
✔ Your Legal Bridge: A dedicated coordinator will keep you connected with our lawyers and guide you through the legal process and beyond.
✔ Expert Legal Representation: Our experienced Italian law partner will advocate for you in court seeking a positive ruling in your favor.
✔ Citizenship Assistance: After citizenship is granted, we'll help with registration (AIRE) and applying for your passport.
✔ Family Discounts: Special pricing is available for families applying together.
High Success Rates and Efficient Process
Several factors contribute to the high success rate of pursuing Italian citizenship through the courts:
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Favorable Legal Precedent: Courts have consistently ruled in favor of applicants in similar cases since 2009.
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Minimal Government Opposition: The Italian government rarely contests these cases, increasing the likelihood of a favorable outcome.
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Experienced Judges: Many judges handling these cases have a history of granting citizenship in similar circumstances.
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A recent law (effective June 22nd, 2022) allows lawsuits to be filed in courts beyond Rome, depending on your ancestor's region.
While no legal process can guarantee success, the historical success rate and favorable legal environment make this a promising avenue.
Additional Benefits:
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The legal process typically takes 1- 2 years depending on the court of filing.
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Family members can join the lawsuit together.
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Your physical presence in Italy is not required at any stage.
Our Document Concierge & 1948 Court Case Submission
Starts at $12,500
Ready to embark on your Italian journey?
Contact us today and let's make your dual citizenship a reality!