Where do I apply For JS Citizenship in USA?

Applications for recognition of Italian citizenship by descent must be presented to the Italian consulate or embassy that serves where you live.

IMPORTANT: You may not apply at the Consulate or Embassy of your choice. You must apply at the Consular authority that has jurisdiction over your place of permanent residence. This includes applying in Italy–you must be a resident in Italy to apply directly in Italy.

For the purposes described here, “permanent residence” is the place where you keep your habitual dwelling (i.e. you pay bills there, have a State-issued ID at that address, etc.).

Beware of Scams: Safeguard Your Italian Citizenship Appointment

When pursuing Italian citizenship, individuals may encounter various online services, agencies, or individuals offering to secure early consulate appointments in exchange for a fee. However, we strongly advise against engaging with such offers.

**1.  Deceptive Offers and Red Flags:

• Websites, agencies, or individuals claiming to book early appointments for a fee should raise immediate concerns.
• The Consulate General of Italy firmly states that there is no official connection between the Consulate and these entities.

**2. Protecting Your Interests:

• We urge all applicants to exercise caution and not succumb to paying fees for appointment bookings.
• These services do not enhance your chance of securing an appointment and may lead to financial loss and wasted efforts.

**3.  Consulate's Position:

• The Consulate General asserts its authority to take necessary action against suspect or discovered appointments made through paid services.
• Such actions may include cancellation of appointments obtained through unauthorized means.

In conclusion, your Italian citizenship journey should be safeguarded from potential scams. Rely on official channels and the Consulate General to guide you through the proper procedures and ensure a fair and transparent process.

Italian Consular Jurisdictions in the United States of America

BOSTON

Consul General: Federica Sereni

600 Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02210
Tel.: (617) 722-9201/02/03
Fax: (617) 722-9407
E-mail: urp.boston@esteri.it

• Maine
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island
• Vermont

CHICAGO

Consul General: Giuseppe Finocchiaro

500 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1850
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel.: (312) 467-1550
Fax: (312) 467-1335
E-mail: italcons.chicago@esteri.it

• Colorado
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

DETROIT

Consul General: Maria Manca

Buhl Building
535 Griswold, Suite 1840
Detroit, MI 48226
Tel.: (313) 963-8560
Fax: (313) 963-8180
E-mail: inform.detroit@esteri.it

• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Michigan
• Ohio
• Tennessee

PHILADELPHIA

Consul General: Pier Attinio Forlano

150 S. Independence Mall West
Suite 1026
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3410
Tel.: (215) 592-7329
Fax: (215) 592-9808
E-mail: urp.filadelfia@esteri.it

**This jurisdiction includes and excludes some counties in certain states, which fall under another jurisdiction.

• Pennsylvania
• Delaware
• North Carolina
• West Virginia
• New Jersey*
  • Atlantic
  • Burlington
  • Camden
  • Cape May
  • Cumberland
  • Gloucester
  • Ocean
  • Salem
• Maryland*
  • Excluding Montgomery and PG counties
• Virginia
  • Excluding Arlington and Fairfax counties

HOUSTON

Consul General: Federico Ciattaglia

1300 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 660
Houston, TX 77056
Tel.: (713) 850-7520
Fax: (713) 850-9113
E-mail: italcons.houston@esteri.it

• Arkansas
• Louisiana
• Oklahoma
• Texas

LOS ANGELES

Consul General: Silvia Chiave

1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1250, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tel: (310) 820-0622
Fax: (310) 820-0727
E-mail: consolato.losangeles@esteri.it

**This jurisdiction includes and excludes some counties in certain states, which fall under another jurisdiction.

• Arizona
• California*
  • Imperial Valley
  • Kern
  • Los Angeles
  • Orange
  • Riverside
  • Santa Barbara
  • San Bernardino
  • San Diego
  • San Luis Obispo
  • Ventura
• New Mexico
• Nevada

MIAMI

Consul General: Christiano Musillo

4000 Ponce de León Blvd., Suite 590
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel.: (305) 374-6322 main number
Fax: (305) 374-7945
E-mail: italianconsulate.miami@esteri.it

**This consular jurisdiction covers other sovereign entities outside the United States in the Caribbean.

• Alabama
• British Virgin Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Florida
• Georgia
• Island of Saba
• Mississippi
• Puerto Rico
• St. Maarten
• St. Eustatius
• South Carolina
• Turks and Caicos
• U.S. Virgin Islands
• Jamaica
• Commonwealth of The Bahamas

NEW YORK CITY

Consul General: Francesco Genaurdi

690 Park Ave. New York, NY 10065
Tel.: (212) 737-9100
Fax: (212) 249-4945
E-mail: info.newyork@esteri.it

**This consular jurisdiction covers other sovereign entities outside the United States.

**This jurisdiction includes and excludes some counties in certain states, which fall under another jurisdiction.

• New York
• Connecticut
• New Jersey
  • Bergen
  • Essex
  • Hudson
  • Hunterdon
  • Mercer
  • Middlesex
  • Monmouth
  • Morris
  • Passaic
  • Sommerset
  • Sussex
  • Union
  • Warren
• British Territories of Bermuda Islands

SAN FRANCISCO

Consul General: Lorenzo Ortona

2590 Webster St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel.: (415) 292-9200
Fax: (415) 931-7205
E-mail: it.sanfrancisco@esteri.it

**This jurisdiction includes and excludes some counties in certain states, which fall under another jurisdiction.

This jurisdiction covers all US territories in the Pacific.

• Alaska
• California
  • Excluding all counties covered by Los Angeles (see above).
• Idaho
• Montana
• Oregon
• Utah
• Washington
• Hawai’i
• Guam
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Somoa
• Wake Island
• Midway Islands
• Johnston Atoll

WASHINGTON D.C. (Embassy Consular Services)

Ambassador: Armando Varricchio

3000 Whitehaven Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C., 20008
Tel.: +1 (202) 612-4450
Fax: +1 (202) 518-2141

**This jurisdiction includes and excludes some counties in certain states, which fall under another jurisdiction.

The Embassy handles all matters of foreign affairs between the United States and Italy. The Consular Services Branch handles all citizenship and passport inquiries.

• District of Columbia
• Maryland*
  • Prince George
  • Mongomery
• Virginia*
  • Arlington
  • Fairfax
  • City of Alexandria
  • City Falls Church
  • City of Fairfax

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