Welcome to our Case History section. Here, we share the experiences of clients who have successfully obtained Italian citizenship with the support of our law firm. Each case represents a unique journey and highlights our commitment and expertise in achieving positive outcomes. To protect our clients’ privacy, the names used are fictitious and personal data in the published judgments are redacted. The judgments are public documents under Italian law.
Case History
Citizenship granted despite 2025 reform: Palermo Court applies exception for Italian ascendant
The Court of Palermo has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis under the framework of the 2025 reform, clarifying that the new restrictive provisions do not preclude recognition where one of the statutory exceptions applies. In particular, the ruling confirms that citizenship may still be granted where a first- or second-degree ascendant possessed exclusively Italian citizenship.
Citizenship preserved despite later naturalization: Bari Court confirms jure sanguinis recognition
The Court of Bari has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for a U.S. applicant, reaffirming that the subsequent naturalization of an Italian ancestor does not interrupt the transmission of citizenship where it occurs after the descendant has already acquired citizenship by birth. The judgment also confirms that excessive consular delays justify direct recourse to judicial protection.
4th-Generation Italian citizenship recognized under the 2025 Reform: Bologna Court confirms Jure Sanguinis rights
The Court of Bologna has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for a U.S. family of 11 applicants, including 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation descendants of an Italian ancestor born in the Province of Ferrara. This was not a 1948 case, but a standard jure sanguinis case filed in May 2025, after the Tajani Decree had already come into effect.
Citizenship recognized without administrative delay: Salerno Court confirms jure sanguinis right
The Court of Salerno has granted Italian citizenship jure sanguinis to foreign-born applicants, including a minor, confirming that judicial recognition is fully admissible without prior administrative application. The ruling reaffirms that citizenship is a permanent and imprescriptible right, that its loss requires an explicit voluntary act, and that consular waiting times exceeding ten years justify direct recourse to the courts. The 2025 reform does not apply to petitions filed before its entry into force.
From maternal line to full recognition: Naples Court confirms citizenship jure sanguinis
The Court of Naples has recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis for U.S. descendants of an Italian ancestor, reaffirming that citizenship may be transmitted through the maternal line even in pre-1948 cases. The ruling confirms that, in the absence of naturalization or renunciation, citizenship is transmitted uninterruptedly across generations.