Why did European immigration just stop? Think it could ever happen again.
The laws changed to make room for other immigrant groups. It pretty much began with the Immigration Act of 1924. The country decided that in the interest of fairness, a moratorium of sorts would be put on European immigrants to make room for the future groups (Middle Easterners, South Americans, Miscellaneous Islanders, etc.). For those reasons I doubt it will ever happen again, Nicky.
It's the times Nicky. Back in the early 20th century Italians immigrated to the USA due to overpopulation, poor living conditions, and economic woes. Just like everyone else they wanted a better life and found it in America. These days Italy is trying to "keep" the younger population within the country because the older generation is getting larger and no ones making babies anymore.
Well, times are different, JoeSchmo. I agree with you there. But the main reason is the one I posted above. Southern Italy is still so dirt poor that many of those families would jump the fence in a heartbeat if given the chance.
I think you have to have a parent that is an Italian citizen in the US for them to have dual citizenship with Italy, no?
Correct, Carm. They make you jump through hoops now. So your kids are very lucky
. Of course if your grandparents were born in Italy and you have some money there are ways to get that dual citizenship
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