Navigating the Italian visa application process has been a mix of excitement and frustration due to its complexity and inefficiencies. After attempting to manage it on my own, I hired an Italian immigration lawyer who helped me secure the necessary documents, including the Nulla Osta, for my daughters and me. Despite several delays, including a late visa approval for my daughters, we finally secured our visas after a last-minute trip to the consulate in Chicago. Now, we’re set to move to Italy, though I anticipate further challenges with local immigration once we arrive. Never a dull moment!