The Italian Citizenship Assistance Program in Schaumburg is a private service that helps people of Italian descent navigate the process of obtaining Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis). It is not an official Italian government office.
What this service typically offers
- Guidance on eligibility for Italian citizenship by descent
- Genealogical research to trace Italian ancestry
- Assistance obtaining vital records from Italy
- Document translation and apostille services
- Preparation of the application file
- Booking of consulate appointments
Important: this is NOT the Consulate
Citizenship by descent applications must ultimately be filed with the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago (the office that covers Illinois). This private program can help you prepare, but only the consulate can process and approve your application.
Fees
Private services charge fees for their assistance in addition to the consulate's own fees. Compare with attorney fees and consulate direct processing before hiring.