— PortaleItaly
About Us
PortaleItaly is an Italo-American company specializing in Italian citizenship and immigration services, with headquarters in New York State and an operational team based in both the United States and Italy.
Our U.S. teams manage eligibility assessments, document collection, and client coordination, while our in-house legal team and leadership in Italy handle court filings and direct interaction with Italian institutions.
What truly sets us apart is our court-based approach. Instead of relying on Italian consulates, we submit eligible cases directly to the Italian courts, allowing for more efficient timelines and stronger legal outcomes.
Our mission is to make a complex process clear, reliable, and stress-free—guiding each client with transparency, precision, and personalized support from start to finish.
PortaleItaly combines American client care with Italian legal expertise—so you can move forward with confidence.
Gianni Dell'Aiuto
our founder and lead counsel
Lead Counsel of PortaleItaly and founder of the Studio Legale Dell’Aiuto law firm, for over 30 years Gianni has served the people of Rome, Florence, and wider Italy in a variety of legal specialties. For more than 15 years, he has worked directly with the Court of Rome to advise on and procure citizenship via the “Jus sanguinis” laws and through other means. Having overseen hundreds of Italian citizenship procedures, you’re in the most capable hands when you work with PortaleItaly.
The need for change
Interest has never been higher in obtaining dual-citizenship in the European Union. With millions of Americans and others worldwide discovering their ancestral ties to Italy, demand for citizenship by descent — known as “Jure Sanguinis” — has surged dramatically. This has created enormous consulate and court backlogs that are increasingly challenging to overcome, with some offices reporting wait times of several years just for an initial appointment.
Navigating these hurdles requires more than patience — it demands deep expertise and established relationships with Italian legal institutions. PortaleItaly has teams of experts based in both the United States and Italy, with multiple avenues of approach to ensure that, whether you are seeking Italian citizenship, pursuing recognition through the courts, applying for a visa, or simply looking to research your Italian heritage, it can be done at the fastest speed possible.
Our core values
PortaleItaly was built by and for those seeking Italian citizenship who need help with complex processes.
Story driven
We value your story and your goals, because every person’s needs and background are unique.
Transparent
From pricing, to process, to availability – we will never leave you guessing.
Committed
Our experts will work to find a solution that works best for you, or find you a partner who can.
Innovative
We continue to find better ways to accomplish citizenship and visa goals for our customers, allowing us to offer the best service at unbeatable rates.
The PortaleItaly difference
We differentiate ourselves from competitors by implementing new, secure technologies and automations to significantly reduce costs and optimize burdensome legal and bureaucratic processes. We firmly believe in passing those savings onto you, ensuring that you receive the best services at a fair cost.