Experts and successful applicants weigh in on meeting the new, stricter criteria for obtaining citizenship by descent. Even if you can’t make a mean risotto, don’t know the difference between a Fiat ...

For some US travelers, the real American dream is getting your hands on an EU passport. European Union citizenship not only ...

A great-grandparent or even a great-great grandparent from Italy used to be all it took to guarantee Italian citizenship. A surprise decree has now changed all that, making it much harder for those ...

Did you know that having Italian ancestors could mean that you can claim Italian citizenship? Here in New Jersey, we have one of the highest concentrations of Italian Americans in the country ...

Every month for nearly three years, Jerry Lombardo and his wife had set aside part of their paychecks toward their dream of moving to Italy to start a business. A fresh start, Lombardo hoped, would be ...

For travel tips, recipes and more insight on Italian culture, sign up for CNN’s Unlocking Italy newsletter. This eight-part guide will have you packing your bags in no time. A great-grandparent or ...