Wow - that's great! You received an appointment after a mere email! It looks like they've changed the procedures a bit. So you didn't have to sit around waiting for them to contact you! That was amazingly quick! Lucky you!

Yes, everything is "European style" i.e. the date format.

Peter,

Do I bring add'l copies to the consulate? Or just keep them for my records? Thanks

Yes, that's exactly what I mean! You're ahead of the game! I've heard that's a weeding out process for the folks at Newark, so include the cittandinanza!!! They'll be impressed and your application will go right to the "good pile!" Now go submit your application! I'll let you know more as the proces ...

Sforza,

Yes, I'd send in the application to request an appointment! It took about 8 months to receive a call from them to schedule my appointment. I sent the application BEFORE I had my all my docs ( ! ) in a row. You have quite a bit of time ahead of you.

Also, make sure you have everything they ...

Thanks so much for your reply! All this is getting very expensive!!! I'm not surprised you're telling me that about the direct line, too. Of course I spent tons of money and time and effort - amending names, etc. - that aren't in the direct line.

Oh well. I guess better to be safe than sorry. I'll ...

Anyone have info regarding how many copies I need to provide? Or are the originals sufficient for submission?

I could have sworn I read on the NY consulate site that they want copies. Nobody from Newark will return my calls!

Thanks so much in advance!!!!

Does anyone know how many copies of documents I need? I have an appointment in October and don't know how many copies to make. Thanks!

No, I've never called Newark, but I suppose it's time I do. I went in August with my application and supporting paperwork. She said everything looked good and gave me a receipt. She said they'd contact me by mail for by phone with an appointment date. And so far.....nothing. I will call 973.643.1448 ...

I hate to beat a dead horse, but is it normal to wait 6 months JUST TO BE GIVEN AN APPOINTMENT? I have a receipt from their office, but have not received email, voicemail, snailmail....anything regarding APPOINTMENT DATE.

Thanks!

Thanks for your reply. Helped me a great deal. However - I'm still not warmed up to those women in Newark!

They made it sound like they'd call me in days when I hand-delivered my application. Feeling better that this is all to be expected.

Does anyone have suggestions about how to expedite things there? I submitted my application in August 09 but haven't heard anything. I'm assuming this is normal. . . .

Also, is there any way at all I can go to Italy to apply or is it the case that I must be a RESIDENT of Italy in order to submit ...

Newark is horrible!

I know every consulate is different, but the woman told me to translate everything EXCEPT naturalization papers.

They never answer the phone so you have to print out the application form online and bring it in.

Expect rudeness!

Thanks - ELBA -
How long did has it taken in Newark? I just want to be sure they are still processing applications! From their website, they make it seem like there's a 5 year wait!

That's what I thought, a genealogist is telling me neither require translations which I find a bit odd.

I just heard that the Newark Consulate, as well as the New York one, are no longer requiring translation of English documents into Italian. If so, great news!
Can anyone confirm this?