The interpretation of the “minor issue” (Articles 7 and 12 of Law 555/1912) has undergone substantial changes in the last few months.
Aligning with the recent position of the Court of Cassation and the Ministry of the Interior, the Italian Consulate in San Francisco is advising those with upcoming appointments to check whether their applications meet the new eligibility requirements.
In fact, the Consulate states in its alert that, from now on, it cannot approve applications where the Italian ancestor acquired a foreign citizenship during his/her child’s minor age.
Exceptions will be made for applicants who can prove that their second ascendant – the child of the naturalised Italian-born ancestor – reacquired Italian citizenship as an adult before the birth of his/her own child.
This article was written by Giuditta De Ricco and Valentina Giannessi
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