Posts by Joshua Pex
Israeli Citizenship Certificate – Ministry of Interior
A certificate verifying Israeli citizenship from the Ministry of Interior is required in various situations. For example, when Israeli citizens seek to emigrate from Israel to another country, they are often asked to present a certificate verifying their Israeli citizenship to the foreign immigration authorities. Additionally, a certificate verifying Israeli citizenship is sometimes required for…
Read MoreApplication for Israeli Citizenship
There are several ways to obtain Israeli citizenship. Firstly, new OLIM who are eligible to immigrate under the Law of Return, as Jews or descendants of Jews, automatically receive citizenship after their aliyah application is approved and they arrive in the country. Secondly, children of Israeli citizens are granted Israeli citizenship by birth, whether born…
Read MoreAliyah after Missionary Activity
If a non-Jewish member of a Jewish family wants to make Aliyah to Israel, they might face specific challenges or difficulties. In fact, for immigrants who aren’t Jewish, the aliyah process looks almost entirely different altogether. Your immigration can be particularly complicated if you are suspected of proselytizing. Within this article, we review a true case…
Read MoreRegulation of the Status of a Foreign Spouse in Israel
“The Process for Regulation of the Status of a Foreign Spouse in Israel” is a short phrase that can reveal a detailed procedure entailing years of work and numerous document submissions by a couple with a foreign spouse and the attorney representing them. There are steps involved in regulating the status of a foreign spouse,…
Read MoreAmuta closure due to compliance violation
Why are amutot facing compliance violation consequences? In the realm of Israeli non-profits, a pressing issue has emerged as numerous Amutots (Israeli NGOs) struggle to comply with mandatory reporting requirements. The urgency of this issue is underscored by the fact that compliance violation – failure to submit the requisite forms (“hovat divuah”) – has placed…
Read MoreInviting an Elderly Lone Parent to Immigrate to Israel
Unifying families in Israel – How to Invite a Lone Parent to Join You? In a specific situation where one’s elderly parent is left widowed with no other family present in their country (a “lone parent”), it may be best for said relative to be with whatever family they have left in Israel. Reuniting with…
Read MoreNew regulations provide obstacles to Aliyah to Israel
A new legislative obstacle to aliyah Amid the surge of anti-Semitic incidents worldwide, one would expect Israel, the Jewish homeland, to simplify the process for those seeking refuge, looking to immigrate under the Law of Return. However, the reality is paradoxically grim. Despite being a nation formed as a haven for Jews, Israel has recently…
Read MoreIsraeli Amuta Document Submissions
The benefits of submitting the required documents and forms for Amutot If an Amuta submits all the required paperwork time, they are subject to certain benefits. Securing a proper management certificate or a certificate of good standing is a critical first step for any organization seeking to establish credibility and trust.…
Read MoreAliyah to Israel with a criminal record: Myths, Questions, and Legalities
Israel is a highly desirable immigration destination for people around the world. Those of Jewish descent have an easy option of making Aliyah according to the law of return. But what if you made a mistake in the past and now have a criminal history? Can you make aliyah with a criminal record, or is…
Read MoreFamily reunification in Israel
How and why do you submit a family reunification request in Israel, how does the Ministry of Interior handle the request, and what is the role of a family lawyer in the process? In short, although the term “family reunification” refers to two different processes—obtaining status in Israel for spouses from Gaza and the West…
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