The Italian government has indicated that other documents validating the origin of the ancestor of those who wish to immigrate may be presented.
A court ruling in Italy favored immigration to the country for people who did not have all the necessary documents to apply for citizenship. The Italian Court of Cassation provided the possibility of Obtain a visa for the country without having to present a birth certificate for those who apply by descent or blood right.
This European nation is one of the most popular destinations for Argentines to emigrate to. Many are attracted by the search for greater economic stability, its culture and the ability to enjoy its historical tourism. But the main reason for their choice is that ITalia grants facilities to access its citizenship to the descendants of its citizensregardless of the number of generations that have passed.
Italian citizenship: the court ruling that marks a before and after
Sentence 14.194 marked a turning point in Italy’s immigration policies since its sanction on May 22. This ruling It mainly benefits those who do not have a birth certificate of their Italian ancestorbut also to those who possess it but whose document does not comply with the standards required by Italy.
This change was brought about by a lawsuit filed by a descendant of a 19th-century Italian immigrant. This individual was denied citizenship because he did not have a birth certificate from the civil registry proving the filiation between the Italian and his son born in Brazil in 1895. For this reason, the applicant for citizenship took the case to trial before the Supreme Court of Italy.
The descendant’s defense was that he had other documents that confirmed the relationship between his ancestors.. Among them he had the Italian’s marriage certificate in Brazil, the certificate of his descendant and the death certificate of his son. But even so, the Italian Civil Registry had indicated that the only valid document was the birth certificate, until the Supreme Court intervened.
Italian citizenship: documents that can replace the birth certificate
From the highest Italian justice body, it was indicated that the law of its country establishes a multilevel parentage testing system. The birth certificate is only the first step to prove the nationality of an ancestor, but it is not the only way. This trial opened up other levels of evidence to prove the family relationship.
The current standards are supported under the Italian law Circular k28 and articles 236, 237 and 241 of the Italian Civil Code. This allows applicants for citizenship to present other documents indicating the origin of your ancestor as: ecclesiastics (baptism certificates, marriage or death records) or sworn testimony (testimony of people who can provide relevant information about the applicant’s lineage and connection to his or her ancestors).
Italian citizenship: how to obtain it as an Argentine citizen
Due to “economic difficulties”, the Italian consulate expects a flood of Argentines to apply for citizenship
To begin the process by descent, it is necessary to request an appointment with the Italian Consulate that corresponds to the person’s region. Subsequently You must bring the following documentation of the Italian ancestor and the applicant:
- Birth certificate issued by the Italian Commune where you were born, with complete filiation data (with the new ruling of the Court, its presentation could be dispensed with)
- Marriage certificate.
- Death certificate (if applicable).
- Certificate from the National Electoral Chamber (to prove whether the citizen became a naturalized Argentine citizen or not).
- Original birth certificate.
- Application for recognition of Italian citizenship.
- Current ID.
- Proof of residence.
- Birth, marriage and/or death certificate of each non-Italian ancestor.
- Original marriage certificate or legalized divorce decree, as applicable.
- Birth certificate of children under 18 years of age.
Source: Ambito
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