Introduction:
A group of U.S. citizens petitioned the Court of Campobasso for recognition of their Italian citizenship iure sanguinis, based on direct descent from an Italian ancestor. The case was affected by significant delays in obtaining an appointment through the consular system.
Outcome:
On January 25, 2025, the Court of Campobasso recognized the petitioners as Italian citizens, ordering their registration in the civil status records and instructing the Ministry of the Interior to implement the necessary procedures.
Challenge:
The petitioners attempted multiple times to submit their citizenship request through the online consular system but were unable to secure an appointment. The lack of response and prolonged waiting times prevented them from completing the administrative process.
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