Posts by Michael Decker
Teudat Zehut translation
Think about your Israeli ID for a moment. Yes, that document that’s easy to take for granted, as it’s an integral part of our daily lives. This small piece of paper or plastic, stored in your wallet or pocket, holds all your personal information – ID number, full name, parents’ names, birth date, birthplace, gender,…
Read MoreTranslation of Good Conduct Certificate in Israel
A police clearance \ good conduct certificate is an official document detailing the criminal record history of the certificate holder. This certificate, also known as a “Certificate of No Criminal Record,” actually centralizes all arrests, convictions, or charges filed against the applicant, if any exist. The translation of a good conduct clearance certificate is required…
Read MoreEstablishing a Startup Company in Israel
Establishing a Startup Company in Israel is not just a matter of registering a corporation. The entrepreneurs founding the company must consider numerous factors, including the correct drafting of various agreements, forming business partnerships, properly allocating shares, and raising funds. In this article, a corporate law expert will explain several issues that every entrepreneur should…
Read MoreStatus in Israel for Foreign Partner Convicted of Prostitution
This article addresses cases in which a request is made to regularize the status of a foreign partner of an Israeli citizen, but it is revealed that the foreign partner has engaged in prostitution in Israel. How does the Foreign partner being convicted of prostitution affects opening a joint life file and obtaining citizenship \…
Read MoreForeign partner of Israeli Pimp – Status Regularization
How does an Israeli partner being convicted of pimping (solicitation for prostitution) impact the status of their foreign partner for the purpose of establishing a joint life in Israel? This largely depends on the circumstances of the conviction, the time that has passed since, and other factors. Attorney Michael Decker, an expert in Israeli immigration…
Read MoreConcerns of Polygamy or Bigamy During Spousal Status Regulation in Israel
Immigration to Israel often involves clashes with cultural and normative practices from other parts of the world. One example is concerns of bigamy during status regulation in Israel for foreign spouses. A foreign spouse of an Israeli may be denied the right to receive residence or citizenship in Israel is the couple cannot prove the…
Read MoreRenewal of Relationship in Israel After Separation
Acquiring legal status – permanent residence or citizenship – foreign spouses in Israel is a lengthy procedure. These are gradual processes conducted with the Ministry of Interior, lasting up to 5 years for married couples and up to 7 years for domestic partners. As happens in relationships, sometimes during this period the relationship between foreign…
Read MoreCertificate of Good Conduct from Germany – Obtaining and Notarized Translation
Germany, as one of the wealthiest countries in Europe, has gradually become the most influential state within the European Union. Moreover, Germany is an attractive destination for citizens from nearly all over the world who wish to migrate to a developed European country for various reasons. For purposes of immigration from Germany or to Germany,…
Read MoreStatus for Israeli spouses from post-Soviet states
A large number of applications for status regularization in Israel are submitted by spouses from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), primarily from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. These applications have unique characteristics that are important to understand. It is also crucial to be aware of asylum requests by citizens of these countries and the…
Read MorePolish Passport for Descendants of Polish Jews
The majority of Ashkenazi Jews around the world today are descendants of Jews from Poland, Germany, and Austria. Recently, we’ve heard much about obtaining a German or Austrian European passport based on Jewish ancestry (including for Polish citizens who lived in Germany or Austria before World War II). However, it’s important to remember the millions…
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