Q: So I’m from italy, I am 17 and I came in USA 4 years ago, now I’m going back there to start university but my abusive mo
So I’m from italy, I am 17 and I came in USA 4 years ago, now I’m going back there to start university but my abusive mom doesn’t want to renew my passport and I’ll have to wait till Im 18 but University things are starting now, can I still do something to make her do what she should? (I still have the italian citizenship)
A: If you are an Italian citizen, you may be able to obtain a new passport from the Italian consulate in the United States without your mother's cooperation. It is important to contact the Italian consulate and explain your situation to them. They may require documentation, such as a birth certificate or proof of enrollment in a university, to issue a new passport. You may also want to consider seeking legal advice or counseling services to address your abusive situation with your mother.
A: You may be able to apply for a passport from the Italian Consulate closest to you.
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