7 Common Mistakes That Delay Your Italian Citizenship Application

These mistakes cost people months or years.

1. Short-Form Certificates

Always order long-form.

2. Name Discrepancies

Different spellings across documents? Get an affidavit. #1 cause of rejections.

3. Missing Naturalization Timeline

If ancestor naturalized BEFORE child was born, chain breaks. Check USCIS.

4. Wrong Apostille Authority

Federal: State Dept. State docs: Secretary of State of issuing state.

5. Bad Translations

Use certified translators experienced with citizenship applications.

6. Not Enough Copies

Bring originals plus two copies.

7. No Pre-Review

Have everything reviewed before your appointment.

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