Aliyah to Israel
The “First Beresford Case” Judgment (HCJ 265/87)
Our law office summarizes the most pertinent cases which established judicial interpretation of Israeli laws over the past decades. In this article, we review the “First Beresford case”, which established that Messianic Jews do not have the right to immigrate (make Aliyah) to Israel under the Law of Return. Facts The petitioners are a married…
Read MorePrecedent-setting ruling on recognition of alternative conversions in Israel
In a dramatic judgement, the Supreme Court recently ruled that those who have undergone alternative (Reform or Conservative) conversion in Israel will be recognized as Jews and will be subject to the Law of Return. The Supreme Court ruling essentially allows recognition of alternative conversions – those conducted in Israel but not defined as Orthodox.…
Read MoreLast chance to obtain legal status in Israel — Does the right to make Aliyah eventually expire?
Can a person lose their right to make aliya or obtain legal status in Israel if they wait too long to apply? The short answer is yes, this can indeed happen if the person’s right to legal status depends on family members, and the circumstances change in some way over the years. Those who can…
Read MoreRenouncing the right to renounce – residency requirement for new immigrants before receiving an Israeli passport
Many of those eligible to make aliya would like to obtain an Israeli passport after their immigration without settling in Israeli permanently. New immigrants settling in Israel can only obtain a passport that is valid for a year, and any passport with longer validity requires the immigrant’s center of life to be in Israel. The…
Read MoreWhat Rights Do You Lose If You Do Not Make Aliyah?
Individuals who are eligible to make Aliyah (immigrate to Israel under the Law of Return) enjoy a whole host of rights and benefits, which are intended to encourage Aliyah among Jews and their descendants. However, these rights and benefits are the result of a policy that may change in the future. Various legislative initiatives may…
Read MoreA5 Visa—ID Card for Temporary Residents
Entry into Israel involves various visas, as well as obeying the requirements for entering the country, each of which is based on certain points and certificates. One of these certificates is the A5 visa, which is connected with obtaining legal status for temporary residents in Israel. Types of Visas and the Difference Between the A5…
Read MoreRevoking Israeli citizenship after three decades?
Court rules against the Ministry of Interior on Revoking Israeli citizenship gained on false pretenses While watching the people closest to him immigrating to Israel during the 1990s, “Max” (name altered for the purposes of this article) decided that he would like to follow their example. Unlike his closest friends, Max was not Jewish, therefore…
Read MoreWhy Is Now the Time to Make Aliyah?
The unexpected global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has created many changes in our daily lives and our plans for the future. Many countries were completely unprepared for such a blow, and suffered heavy losses in their battle against the epidemic. Other countries, including Israel, managed to withstand the crisis and are already beginning to…
Read MoreBritish Police Clearance Certificate
Our law office, which specializes in immigration, visas, and foreign passports, provides a variety of services, including issuing a British police clearance certificate (PCC, also known as a Good Conduct Certificate). We have many years of experience in handling procedures for immigration to Israel, to the United States, and to Canada, as well as immigration…
Read MoreEntry of Ukrainians into Israel – 2022
What are the procedures for entry of Ukrainians into Israel since the war began? Israel’s immigration authorities are updating Israel’s entry policy on a daily basis, due to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Israel after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As of March 2022, eligible immigrants and their families may arrive in Israel in an expedited procedure.…
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