Asylum Seekers

Recognition of asylum seekers as refugees in Israel can be a complex and complicated process. Israeli law requires proof that the life or liberty of asylum seekers are in danger if they attempt to return to their country of origin in order for them to be recognized as refugees. This article will present cases in…

The State of Israel has attempted to address the phenomenon of undocumented residents who have entered and remain within its borders for several decades. In this context, “undocumented residents” refers to foreign nationals who remain in Israel after their visa has expired or those who entered Israel without using an official border crossing (i.e., illegal…

The Saharonim Detention Tribunal determines the fate of undocumented individuals who entered Israel illegally, bypassing official border crossings like Ben Gurion Airport, through which most foreign nationals arrive. This judicial body conducts reviews of decisions made by the Ministry of Interior to detain individuals in custody. The tribunal decides whether to maintain the detention or…

The Givon Detention Review Tribunal, also known as the Ramla Detention Review Tribunal, is located at the Givon Detention Facility near Ayalon Prison in Ramla. This tribunal serves as the designated authority for undocumented individuals arrested by the Immigration Police and held at the Givon Detention Facility. Our law office represents clients in status regularization…

Any entry into and stay in the State of Israel requires a valid visa issued by the Ministry of Interior, in accordance with the “Entry into Israel Law“. Foreign nationals residing in Israel hold various types of visas, such as those for tourists, students, volunteers, or individuals with temporary or permanent resident status. If a…

Can asylum seekers be eligible for a re-entry visa (Inter-Visa) to Israel? An Inter-Visa is a special visa that allows foreign citizens staying in Israel for an extended period to leave the country for personal or family reasons, and still be able to re-enter the country afterwards. Although Inter-Visas are granted mainly to foreign workers,…

New regulations for hiring asylum seekers in Israel were recently issued. The change is scheduled to take effect in January 2023. The new regulation is expected to significantly affect the areas of Israel in which asylum seekers can work, as well as the employment sectors available to them. In this article, attorney Irena Rosenberg, a…

Can Russians apply for asylum in Israel? Since Russia is currently persecuting its citizens who express opposition to the war, to corruption, and to Putin’s regime, it is without doubt possible to seek asylum in Israel for Russians on the grounds of political persecution. At present, the complicated part is most likely reaching Israeli soil…

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (22.02.22), Ukrainian citizens who arrive in Israel are eligible to apply for asylum in the country. The authorities’ policy in recent years has been to automatically reject Ukrainian asylum seekers in Israel, thus assistance may be needed by an attorney specializing in visas and entrance to Israel.…