Mixed messages on eligibility

I've been getting mixed messages on eligibility lately, so I'd appreciate your insight:

I began gathering documents during 2020/21, and didn't manage to schedule an appointment at the Chicago consulate until January 28, 2026. The appointment was scheduled on the prenotami website Jan 28, 2024.

The Italian ancestor is my great grandfather, who then naturalized in the USA while Grandpa was less than a year old. Under new rules that would make us ineligible two ways, in that great-grandparents cannot transmit citizenship, and under the "minor age" issue.

However, the Chicago consulate says they are processing applications under the old rules for people who scheduled appointments prior to the rule changes.

I had given up until lately reading the Chicago consulate website. I shot off a few emails to immigration assistance agencies, who have proceeded to give me several different opinions on eligibility. Some say I'm out, some say I'm in, some obviously just want my money.

I have all the relevant documents in hand. Just waiting on a few apostilles. I do need to hire a translator for about 10 documents.

What's your opinion?

Should I just show up at the appointment in January and submit the application?

It's been such a frustrating process. My family is probably the ideal of what the Italian government wants out of this process. I speak the language, I have two young children, and we would like to move to Italy and live in a rural area. It's been frustrating to say the least!

Thanks!