1 kid Italian, the other 2 SOL - Consulate route or Legal avenues?
SF GF-F-me + minor (minor issue) 2 college-age kids living at home not recognized
My youngest child and I were recognized as jure sanguinis in October 2025, but my two older children couldn’t be included in my application because they were already 18 and 21 by the time the appointment finally happened. When I originally booked the appointment back in 2019, all three kids were minors, and in the notes section, I clearly stated that I had three minor children who would be applying with me. I still have the appointment confirmation showing this. At that time, San Francisco allowed families living in the same household to apply together.
I’m now helping my two older kids secure their own appointments at the consulate (now that SF has availability), and I will also be adding them to my AIRE household data so that all family information is properly aligned. At the same time, I’d like to consult with an attorney to understand whether there are any options or arguments available, given the documented intent to apply as minors and the long consulate delays. My ancestral comune falls under the Bari jurisdiction.
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has:
- dealt with older children who aged out while waiting for SF (or other consulates) appointments
- successfully navigated this situation with the consulate
- worked with legal counsel who achieved positive results in similar cases
What approaches worked for you? Did the consulate consider the original appointment notes? And if you used an attorney, what strategies were effective?
I’m open to any insights, experiences, or recommendations.