Italy: Information on whether an Iranian woman who gained residence in Italy through marriage to an Italian national would be subject to deportation if the marriage ends in divorce or separation
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 March 1994 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | ITA16926.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Italy: Information on whether an Iranian woman who gained residence in Italy through marriage to an Italian national would be subject to deportation if the marriage ends in divorce or separation, 1 March 1994, ITA16926.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab0b8c.html [accessed 31 May 2023] |
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According to an official of the embassy of Italy in Ottawa, the breakdown of a marriage through divorce or separation is not a valid enough reason for deportation from Italy (23 Mar. 1994). Other factors must necessitate such a deportation. He mentions some of these factors as participating in criminal activities or, perhaps, not living up to the requirements of the resident status. The official was not certain about the requirements in this particular case and he advised that he would contact his home office in Rome for clarification. According to him it is incomprehensible that a person could be deported from Italy on the basis of a divorce or separation alone. The DIRB is unable to collaborate this information at the present time.
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
Embassy of Italy, Ottawa. 23 March 1994. Telephone interview with representative.
