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Among the situations that most frequently require the involvement of lawyer Andrea Scozzaro for advice, intervention along the proceeding or for filing an appeal against the final negative decision, are

APPLICATION FOR ASYLUM OR INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Turn to the lawyer to ask when, how and why you can or should apply for asylum (also known as international protection), but especially in case you have received a negative decision.

APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PROTECTION

In short, this is a "minor" form of protection granted in cases where international protection (refugee status or political asylum and subsidiary protection) is not recognized. It replaces humanitarian protection and has been the subject of frequent reforms that have changed limits and requirements for the issuance of the corresponding residence permit in recent years. Contact lawyer Andrea Scozzaro for information on how and where to apply for protection and, most importantly, in case of a negative decision.

APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT (WORK, STUDY, FAMILY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, ELECTIVE RESIDENCE, ETC.)

Unlike what is often believed, lawyers do not submit applications for residence permits, nor do they issue or "give" residence permits. Nor do lawyers expedite or facilitate (mysteriously or even "magically") the issuance of residence permits. Turn to the lawyer if you are in doubt about the type of residence permit you are entitled to, if you have been applying for several months and have not received a response, if you have been issued the wrong residence permit, and, most importantly, if you have received a negative decision (rejection or pre-rejection) of your application or if you have been the recipient of a decision to revoke the permit you had.

APPLICATION FOR CONVERSION OF RESIDENCE PERMIT

If your intention is to change from a residence permit issued for one reason (e.g., for study) to another reason (e.g., work), your application will be called a conversion: the rules on conversion are not always clear and professionals working in the field (CAFs, accountants, etc.) do not always know them in detail: contact lawyer Andrea Scozzaro if you have doubts about this or if you have received a rejection of your application.

APPLICATION FOR CITIZENSHIP BY RESIDENCE OR MARRIAGE (IURE MATRIMONII)

The law provides that the spouse or civil union partner of an Italian citizen or a foreigner who has lived in Italy for a certain amount of time (4, 5 or 10 years) has the right to apply for Italian citizenship. Immigration lawyers usually do not deal with filing citizenship applications, but with resolving problems related to them. In addition to advisory activities, contact the lawyer in case of rejection of your citizenship application or delay in processing it, i.e., more than 3 years after submission.

APPLICATION FOR CITIZENSHIP IURE SANGUINIS (BY DESCENT FROM AN ITALIAN FAMILY)

Even more complex and at the same time interesting is the area of the recognition of Italian citizenship iure sanguinis, that is, by descent from an Italian family member who emigrated abroad. The relevant law has undergone important changes as a result of Constitutional Court pronouncements in 1975 and 1983, as well as successive legislative reforms up to the introduction of the new L. 91/1992, consequently "navigating" the discipline guided by an expert in the field is essential. Contact lawyer Andrea Scozzaro for a preliminary assessment of your family history to understand whether and how you can apply for Italian citizenship iure sanguinis to the administration or to the court with an appeal.

APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR "ATTESA CITTADINANZA"

This is the residence permit that authorizes to stay in Italy a foreign national who has applied for Italian citizenship iure sanguinis at the Italian municipality. In principle, this is an easy permit to obtain: however, it is necessary to carefully respect the order of actions, starting from registration as a resident with the municipality and going through the submission of the application for citizenship iure sanguinis. Mistakes on the part of the foreigner (and the administration, in some cases) are very frequent: consulting the lawyer on the matter avoids wasted time, disappointments, misunderstandings, and, ultimately, negative decisions on the application.

APPEAL AGAINST DEPORTATION (ALSO REFERRED TO AS “FOGLIO DI VIA”)

The deportation order is the "harshest" decision the administration can take against the foreigner. It is the decision to repatriate (force the foreigner to return to the country of origin) based on the alleged irregularity of his stay (the foreigner entered Italy illegally, "lost" his residence permit, did not apply for or did not obtain a renewal of the permit, overstayed the visa, etc.). Once a decision of deportation has been received, it is essential to contact lawyer Andrea Scozzaro for help. For an appeal against deportation, the foreigner is always eligible for free legal aid (the client pays nothing).

APPEAL AGAINST THE BORDER REJECTION ORDER ("RESPINGIMENTO")

This is a measure of the administration very similar to an expulsion. Here, too, the administration exercises the right to remove the foreigner from Italian territory, in this case even before (in most cases, but there are exceptions) he or she has entered it. These are measures that must be carefully considered and are almost always open to appeal. Also in this case there is always admission to free legal aid (the client pays nothing).

APPLICATION FOR "CARTA DI SOGGIORNO"

The "carta di soggiorno" is a specific residence permit that is granted to family members of EU citizens (children, parents, husband or wife, de facto partner, etc.). The rules and requirements for the issuance of the "carta di soggiorno" are easier than people usually believe, but confusions and mistakes (not rarely even by the administration) are frequent. If you are in doubt about your chances of obtaining a "carta di soggiorno" or if you have applied for one and have not obtained it, contact the lawyer.

APPLICATION FOR AN EU LONG-TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT

This is a specific long-term residence permit, granted after 5 years of residence in the territory, to foreigners who have adequate housing and income. The circumstance that the EU long-term resident permit was formerly called "carta di soggiorno" often causes misleading confusion. What's more, the specific regulations for this type of permit are more articulated than those for the "normal" residence permit: therefore, it is very useful to seek counsel, while it is essential to submit a possible rejection decision or pre-rejection decision ("preavviso di rigetto") to the attention of lawyer Andrea Scozzaro.

ENTRY VISA APPLICATION

Unlike the residence permit which is an authorization to stay (settle, live, remain) in Italy issued by the Questura, the entry visa is the authorization issued in the country of origin by the Italian consular authorities (Consulate or Embassy Consular Chancery) to enter Italy for a specific reason (study, work, tourism, elective residence, etc.). When the stay is authorized for periods longer than 90 days, the foreigner must apply for the issuance of the corresponding residence permit (study, work, elective residence, etc.), while he/she does not have to apply for a residence permit for short stays (tourism, business, etc.). Again, as in the matter of residence permit, perplexities about the rules and negative decisions are numerous: turn to the lawyer in case of problems.

CONSTITUTION OF A DE FACTO COUPLE

Being a cohabiting partner of EU citizen qualifies the foreigner as a family member and thus entitles him/her to obtain a "carta di soggiorno". The "constitution" of the de facto couple, however, is not always possible, nor is it always easy: the individual case must be studied and it must be understood what is possible and how. This is a slippery subject, where false information (spread online, by non-experts in the field, by other foreigners, by scammers) is very frequent. Turn to lawyer Andrea Scozzaro to get an authoritative opinion on the matter and to overcome the difficulties of the case.

APPLICATION FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION ("NULLA OSTA") AND FAMILY COHESION

These are among the most common administrative procedures affecting thousands of foreigners throughout Italy every day. Although the application is quite simple (no need for a lawyer to prepare it or submit it), the process of issuing a "nulla osta" for family reunification can present unexpected problems and can take many months or even years, far exceeding the 90-day deadline set by law for its finalization. The same applies to the application for family cohesion, that is, the application for a residence permit for family reasons submitted directly to the Questura, without prior "nulla osta", by the family member already in Italy. Mistakes, misinformation, misunderstandings, and delays are the order of the day: for problems with reunification or family cohesion, it is essential to get in touch with the lawyer.

ADULT ADOPTION APPEAL

This is a very old and very little-known remedy of civil law: in short, it allows an heir to be chosen while living, with the result that the adopted adult child becomes for all intents and purposes a member of the adoptive family, with interesting and obvious consequences in immigration law. This is not just an application to be submitted to the administration, but an appeal to be made to the court. Turn to lawyer Andrea Scozzaro to clear doubts in the matter of adoption of an adult or the filing of the relevant appeal.

APPEAL UNDER ARTICLE 31, T.U. IMMIGRAZIONE (RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR "ASSISTENZA MINORI")

This is a judicial procedure that initiates the foreigner with an appeal filed with the Juvenile Court. It is aimed at obtaining a residence permit for the care of a minor residing in Italy: it is a special authorization to stay granted exceptionally, precisely in the interest of the minor. It is not easy to obtain because it is subject to limits and conditions. Contact the lawyer to find out whether in your case it is useful and appropriate to initiate such an appeal.