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Notes from the archive.

Practical guides and family stories from our work with Canadian citizenship-by-descent applicants.

Research5 min read

Where to start when you don't know your ancestor's town

A gentle guide to using Canadian records to reveal an Italian comune of origin.

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Eligibility5 min read

The 1912 rule, explained without lawyer-speak

Why the year your ancestor naturalized can make or break your Jure Sanguinis claim.

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Documents5 min read

Apostilles in Canada: a plain-English walkthrough

What the Hague Apostille process actually looks like from an Ontario kitchen table.

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Italy5 min read

Working with an Italian comune (without losing your mind)

How we write to Italian town halls — and what to do when they don't write back.

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Consulate5 min read

What to bring to your consulate appointment

The checklist we hand every client the week before their appointment.

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Stories5 min read

Stories from the diaspora: three Canadian families, three homecomings

The paperwork is the means. This is the reason.

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