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Real Italy timelines & costs applicants report
Before the 2025 reform, US document-gathering — not the government queue — dominated Italian timelines. Court (1948/judicial) routes now run 1–3 years.
Timelines by stage
| Stage | Reported | Official | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| USCIS Certificate of Non-Existence | ~2.5–4.5 months | — | r/juresanguinis, 2025 |
| NARA negative search | ~2.5 months | — | r/juresanguinis, 2025 |
| NYC vital records by mail | up to 18 weeks | — | r/juresanguinis, 2025 |
| 1948/judicial case assignment | ~6 months after filing | — | r/juresanguinis, 2024–25 |
Reported costs
| Item | Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DIY multi-generation case (all-in) | $3,000–$4,000 | r/juresanguinis, 2024–25 |
| Consular application fee | €600 per adult | dualusitalian.com, 2025 |
| Full-service agency | ~$2,670–$8,000+ | r/juresanguinis, 2024–25 |
| 1948 court case (legal fees) | ~€3,000 to $20,000+ | r/juresanguinis, 2024–25 |
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