The “preavviso di rigetto” For descendants of Italian citizens applying for recognition of their jure sanguinis status, the administrative phase at the Consulate can sometimes feel like a black box. Recently, many applicants have been receiving a formal communication known as a “Notice of Intent to Reject” (or Preavviso di Rigetto), often citing interpretations like…
United Sections, Ordinances of Mantua and Campobasso: the state of play in a three-way conversation with colleagues from the Natitaliani Association. A common front for the protection of rights Unexpected circumstances, at times, create the best opportunities for discussion. What was supposed to be an Instagram live on the channel of the Natitaliani Association –…
TLDRThe Tribunal of Campobasso has just issued a massive Ordinance referring Law 74/2025 (the Tajani Decree) to the Constitutional Court. Unlike previous courts, Campobasso argues that stripping citizenship to reduce the number of applicants is a “Political Motive” forbidden by the Constitution. This is a game-changer. The case will likely be joined with Turin and Mantua for the historic hearing on March 11,…
Consulates worldwide are issuing a wave of “Preavviso di Rigetto” (Notice of Intent to Reject) based on the October 2024 Circular (43347/2024) and the “Minor Issue.” If you receive one, do not panic and do not withdraw. This notice is a mandatory procedural step that gives you a critical window to fight back. This guide…
Law 74/2025’s unexpected loophole: “The Genuine Link Defense” By Avvocato Michele Vitale Key Takeaways for the Busy Reader [IMPORTANT] If anything below is confusing, or if you have specific questions, please drop them in the comments. It is much easier for me to explain things out loud, so I’m planning to sit down tomorrow and record…
For years, the conversation surrounding Italian citizenship has been dominated by two main paths: the administrative route via the Consulate (often plagued by decade-long waitlists) and the judicial route via the Italian Courts (the “Against the Queue” strategy). However, a third path has recently re-entered the spotlight, sparking a flurry of headlines in South America…
Italian Citizenship by Descent: Analyzing the TAR Appeal on the “Benefit of Law” Circular The landscape of Italian citizenship by descent is once again the arena for pivotal legal battles. An interesting appeal has been lodged at the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio (TAR Lazio) against the Ministry of the Interior’s circular no. 26185, dated May 28,…
The new Italian citizenship law (Law 74/2025), which introduced significant changes to citizenship regulations, has created considerable uncertainty. This is especially true for families with minor children born abroad whose parents have only recently been recognized as Italian citizens. In this context, an ordinance from the Court of Mantua, issued on October 24, 2025, marks…
The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved Bill A.C. 2369-A on October 13, 2025, introducing sweeping changes to how Italian citizenship by descent (jus sanguinis) applications will be processed. This marks a historic shift in Italy’s consular policy toward Italian descendants worldwide. The full transcription of the approved text is available below in both the original…
The President of Italy’s Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) has just scheduled what may be the most consequential hearing on Italian citizenship law in years. On January 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Aula Magna of the Supreme Court in Rome, the United Sections (Sezioni Unite) will hear cases No. 18354/2024 and No. 18357/2024,…
The old 1865 citizenship law Our journey into Italian citizenship jure sanguinis (by right of blood), must necessarily look at the roots of Italian citizenship law, which extend far beyond contemporary law. If you are a citizen of a country other than Italy and have Italian ancestors, your claim is based on the laws that…
by Avv. Michele Vitale The Italian citizenship constitutional challenge against the controversial “Tajani Decree” has officially begun, marking a pivotal moment for everyone seeking recognition of their Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis). On September 17, 2025, the Court of Turin’s ordinance was published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale (Italy’s official government journal), formally sending the…
Permesso di Soggiorno Attesa Cittadinanza Judicial Case: A Risky Path The Permesso di Soggiorno for Judicial Cases: A High-Risk Path? The journey to Italian citizenship is a labyrinth of laws and procedures. A storm of confusion, vividly captured in online discussions, swirls around one critical question: Can an individual secure a permesso di soggiorno per…
Wondering how the rules for Italian citizenship for children born after the new law have changed? You’re not alone. The approval of Law 74/2025 on May 24, 2025, has fundamentally altered how Italian citizenship is passed down, especially for parents living abroad. The old system of automatic citizenship by right of blood (jure sanguinis) isn’t…
Here’s What One Client’s Journey Taught Us Every single day, our team at Italyget.com gets messages from people worldwide who share one burning question: “Am I eligible for Italian citizenship?” It’s honestly one of those questions that seems simple on the surface, but trust me—the devil’s in the details, and every family’s story brings its own unique…
Italian Citizenship Ruling 142/2025: A Full Analysis of the Optimistic Take This is the second part of our deep dive into the recent Italian citizenship ruling 142/2025. In the first article, we explored the pessimistic perspective—how the ruling could, paradoxically, be used to defend the new restrictive law. Now, we turn to the optimistic view….
Italian Citizenship Decision 142/2025: A Critical Analysis The Constitutional Court’s decision 142/2025 has been released. And, as expected, the internet has exploded. I’ve chosen not to use clickbait videos with exultant faces, mimicking a trend I see online, to tell you one thing straight away: no, this ruling is not the definitive victory that many…
Securing Italian Citizenship for Minor Children: Navigating the 2026 Deadline A Critical Update for Parents in the Citizenship Process The old assumption that a child’s right to citizenship just follows a parent’s successful court case is no longer a reliable basis for planning. The new legislation, confirmed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, introduces a…
Law no. 74 of 2025 Constitutional Scrutiny: Turin’s EU Law Challenge The Turin Court’s EU Law Challenge to Law no. 74 of 2025 By Avvocato Michele Vitale In recent weeks, a climate of profound uncertainty has enveloped the global community of Italian descendants. The enactment of Decree-Law no. 36 of March 28, 2025, converted with…
By Avvocato Michele Vitale Today June 26th, at around 5 PM (Italian), AGIS (Association of Jure Sanguinis Jurists) announced on its facebokk page a piece of extraordinarily important news: the Turin Court has officially raised the question of the new citizenship law’s constitutional legitimacy, referring the case to the Constitutional Court. Since the new, restrictive…
