FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2025) — Since the promulgation of the Italian Decree Law of March 28th, regarding changing qualifications for the right to obtain Italian dual citizenship, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has been sharing with representatives of the Italian legislature and government specific areas of concern raised by the Italian American community with the decree-law:

1. Reacquisition of citizenship: NIAF believes that there should be a pathway of the reacquisition for those who have lost it following naturalization, including emigrant children born in Italy who have lost citizenship involuntarily, for example due to the naturalization of their parents.
2. Transmission of citizenship via the third and fourth generation: NIAF believes that accessing Italian citizenship for Italo descendants should go beyond the second generation in conjunction with brief Italian residency and language familiarity requirements.
3. Accommodation for applicants who have already begun the dual citizenship process: NIAF believes in the need for a solution to the problem of individuals already formally engaged in the dual citizenship application process with the aim of satisfying the largest possible number of applicants and making the system more efficient.

NIAF will continue to work with the relevant Italian authorities in order to provide appropriate input to the March 28th decree law which recognizes the value accorded to Italy by Italian Americans seeking dual citizenship.

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CONTACT:
NIAF:
Gabriella Mileti
Director of Special Programs and PR
202-939-3116
gmileti@niaf.org

Barabino and Partners USA:
Marco Lastrico
Partner – CEO
212-308-8710
m.lastrico@barabinousa.com

About NIAF

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes the Italian culture and heritage. Founded in 1975, NIAF has been a leading advocate for Italian Americans, preserving their legacy and promoting their contributions to the United States.