Citizenship

Explore citizenship options for Americans moving abroad, including citizenship by descent, dual citizenship, eligibility requirements, and application guidance.

German Citizenship by Descent: The American’s Guide

Citizenship / Shawna Lum / citizenship by descent, move abroad

44 million Americans claim German heritage. Most have no idea it might already mean a legal path to a German passport. This one breaks down who actually qualifies, the birth-year and marital-status rules that trip people up, and the 2021 reparations law that opened the door for families who thought they had no claim at all.

How to Claim Italian Citizenship by Descent as an American

Citizenship, Italy / Shawna Lum / move abroad

Have an Italian parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent? Italy changed its citizenship rules in 2025. Here’s what Americans need to know about claiming Italian citizenship by descent in 2026.

Italian Citizenship by Descent in 2026: What Americans Need to Know Before They Start

Citizenship, Italy / Shawna Lum / move abroad

Have an Italian parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent? Italy changed its citizenship-by-descent rules. Here’s what Americans need to know in 2026, including the new limits and what options remain.