If you're thinking of applying for Italian citizenship, you're far from alone. Here's what the latest data tells us about new citizens and where they come from.

Many Americans with Italian ancestry are realizing they may already qualify for Italian citizenship through descent. This process, known as jure sanguinis or “by blood,” recognizes people whose ...

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 ...