Introduction:
The petitioner, represented by Aprigliano Law Firm, requested judicial recognition of Italian citizenship iure sanguinis through paternal line. The ancestor had emigrated to the U.S. without ever renouncing Italian citizenship. Despite repeated attempts, the applicant was unable to secure an appointment at the local consulate.
Outcome:
On September 3, 2025, the Court of Catania upheld the claim and declared the petitioner an Italian citizen by descent. The Ministry of the Interior was ordered to update the civil status records and notify the competent consular authorities. Legal costs were fully offset.
Challenge:
The Ministry questioned the applicant’s standing and invoked the 730-day rule for administrative silence, arguing that judicial intervention was premature. However, the court held that unreasonable delays and lack of access to consular procedures justify immediate judicial.
Action:
Citing Constitutional Court and Supreme Court decisions—including SS.UU. 25318/2022 and 4466/2009—the judge confirmed that citizenship acquired iure sanguinis is permanent, imprescriptible, and enforceable at any time. The applicant’s descent was fully documented and undisputed, with no maternal transmission prior to 1948.
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