Immigration to Israel
What is a Laissez-Passer and How Can You Obtain One?
Has your passport been lost, stolen, or expired? Do you need to urgently travel abroad but cannot obtain an emergency passport at Ben-Gurion Airport? Are you currently residing abroad and need to return to Israel or visit it after your passport expired? Or, are you a new immigrant receiving citizenship but not intending to settle…
Read MoreResidence Permit in Israel for Humanitarian Reasons
The conditions for immigrating to Israel are unique in several aspects. First, the country is defined as both Jewish and democratic. When it comes to immigration conditions, there is a clear preference for Jews, which is reflected in the legislation of the Law of Return, 1950. However, it is possible to obtain a residence permit…
Read MoreCenter of Life \ Place of Residence during immigration
When immigrating – or proving that you don’t wish to immigrate – to another country, it’s important to establish your place of residence (Center of Life, in Israeli parlance). If you wish to obtain a temporary work or study visa in the US, Canada or other countries, you may be required to prove you aren’t…
Read MoreUS Certificate of Good Conduct
Whether you are immigrating from the US (or after spending a period of time in the US) to a different country, or immigrating to the United States after having previously visited \ lived there, you will have to undergo a background check. When immigrating to the US, you may submit your fingerprints at the embassy…
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 MoreAcademic studies for Ben Mehagrim
There are numerous options for academic studies for Ben Mehagrim in Israel. However, the Israeli security service law applies to all Israeli citizens and mandates military service for Bnei Mehagrim (Children of Immigrants), unless specific exemption criteria are met. Failure to meet the Israel Defense Forces requirements may jeopardize the status of immigrant children and…
Read MoreWhat happens if you leave Israel after making Aliyah?
What happens if you leave Israel after making Aliyah? This is a common dilemma for those who are eligible to immigrate to Israel but aren’t sure they want to turn Israel into their permanent residence right away. The answer is that you receive your Israeli citizenship immediately upon making Aliyah, and will not lose it…
Read MoreWhat is the maximum age to join the IDF?
As we write this article, the 2023 war between Hamas and Israel is still unfolding. Many lovers of Israel from abroad contact our office, wishing to know whether they can enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces or volunteer tor fight for Israel, and what is the maximum age to join the IDF. There are a…
Read MoreIs there an age limit for Aliyah?
Is there an age limit for Aliyah? The answer is (almost always*) no. Thank you for attending our Tedx Talk. That said, let’s consider the query more seriously. Anyone who is eligible to make Aliyah under the Law of Return can immigrate to Israel at any age. The Law of Return states that every Jew, their…
Read MoreCan an American join Mossad?
The Israeli Mossad (“institute”, officially the Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations” is one of the better known national security agencies. Many young men in Israel grow up dreaming of becoming dashing special agents – and given the Mossad’s international reputation, the same is true for foreign citizens as well. Failure to notice an impending…
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