A.I.R.E.

Registry and Census of Italian Nationals Residing Abroad (A.I.R.E.)

The following are some points of particular importance concerning enrollment in the A.I.R.E. (Registry and Census of Italian Nationals residing abroad) as dictated by Law n. 470 dated 10.27.1988 and by D.P.R . n. 323 ( enactment of Law n. 470):

• The registries of Italian Nationals residing abroad are held at the "Comune" (City Hall) in Italy.
• The A.I.R.E. registry must contain all information and changes concerning individuals and their dependents in connection with establishing residency abroad, changes of address abroad, marital status and citizenship.

Italian nationals living abroad for a period of less than 12 months, or those engaged in seasonal occupations, can not be enrolled in the A.I.R.E.

Enrollment in the A.I.R.E. is required for :

• Transfer of residency abroad from an Italian "Comune", personally declared by the national and confirmed by the Consular authority. (when the transfer abroad has already been declared to the "Comune", please submit to the Consulate copy of the declaration of change of residence released by the "Comune" bearing the date of enrollment in the A.I.R.E.).
• The date of receipt of the application by the Comune is the effective starting date of enrollment of the Italian national in the A.I.R.E..

Please keep in mind that :

• Italian nationals who transfer their residence abroad from an Italian "Comune" are required to notify the Consulate with jurisdiction over their new residence within 90 days from their immigration.
• Italian nationals residing abroad who change their address are required to notify the Consulate with jurisdiction over their new residence within 90 days.

IN CASE OF DOUBT OR CONTRADICTORY INFORMATION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RESIDENCE ABROAD, THE CONSULAR OFFICE, IN COOPERATION WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES, WILL ASCERTAIN THE VERIDICITY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED AND WILL ENFORCE THE NECESSARY MEASURES IN CASE OF FALSE STATEMENTS.

ITALIAN NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO ENROLL IN THE A.I.R.E.. AS SUCH THEY ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ALL CONSULAR SERVICES EXPRESSLY GRANTED TO THIS CATEGORY (For example: citizenship, military service, etc., renewal and issuance of passports, certificate of customs exemption, legalization of signatures etc.).

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICATION FORM FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE A.I.R.E.

Fill out (please type or print) all applicable sections of the attached form for enrollment or update in the A.I.R.E. registry.

Attach a copy of the following documents:

• "Permanent Resident Card" (new edition bearing the fingerprints) or Visa granting legal residence for a period of at least 12 months from the date of application of enrollment in the A.I.R.E.
• Photocopy of your Italian passport and of those of any family members; if there are minors, a copy of the page where the minors information is listed on the passport of the parent.
• Proof of address in the United States (certificate of residence released by City Halls or by the electoral offices or the Police Departments/ US driver’s licenses/ rental agreements or utility bills/ tax forms or any other official document confirming the current address).
• Certificate of U.S. naturalization (only for individuals who have acquired the American citizenship after August 15, 1992).

The above documentation is required for each member of the family.

If the application for enrollment in the A.I.R.E. is not submitted with proof of citizenship, marital status, permanent residence and address in the United States, this office reserves the right to request - when the information is not on file or it’s in contrast with what declared in the application form - the necessary certification required to complete the application.

A B1-B2 VISITOR VISA ISSUED FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME DOES NOT ALLOW TO RESIDE LEGALLY OR WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. THEREFORE SUCH A VISA IS NOT VALID FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE A.I.R.E.

ANY APPLICATION FORM WHICH IS ILLEGIBLE, UNSIGNED, OR EVEN PARTIALLY MISSING INFORMATION WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS, COMPLYING WITH CURRENT LAWS, WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE COMPETENT "COMUNE".

THE SIGNATURE ON THE APPLICATION FORMS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT AND ITS AGENCIES DOES NOT REQUIRE LEGALIZATION WHEREAS APPLIED IN FRONT OF A CONSULAR EMPLOYEE OR WHEN SUBMITTED WITH A COPY - NOT LEGALIZED - OF A VALID ITALIAN IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT.