Immigration to Israel
Returning resident to Israel
Returning resident to Israel A returning resident – an Israeli citizen who returns to Israel after several consecutive years abroad – is eligible for a number of benefits on his return to Israel, similar to a new immigrant. What are these benefits and how does one obtain them? At our law offices for aliyah and…
Read MoreDelaying a family member’s status change following renewed review of the applicant’s citizenship
Delaying the status change for the family member of an Israeli citizen following renewed review of the Israeli applicant’s citizenship – is this a rare and exceptional case? Not necessarily. Our law offices specialize in aliyah, immigration, and obtaining legal status in Israel. Lately we’ve dealt with several cases wherein the Ministry of Interior reopens…
Read MoreOleh Immigrant and Returning Minor to Israel
An Oleh immigrant is someone who possesses Israeli citizenship, but did not make Israel their center of life as an adult. A returning minor generally left Israel with their parents as a minor. A citizen-immigrant was often born abroad and obtained citizenship as the child of an Israeli citizen. Although Israeli Citizens, immigrant-citizens can obtain…
Read MoreBirthright Citizenship for Children Born Abroad to Israeli Citizens also Born Abroad
Introduction—Born Abroad to an Israeli Citizen Immigration laws in Israel are mainly based on the Jus Sanguinis method (“right of blood,” birthright citizenship to children of Israeli citizens). Israeli citizenship is passed down from the parents to their children, even if the children are born abroad. Nevertheless, Jus Soli (“right of place”) has an influence…
Read MoreCan You Postpone IDF Service? Legal Answer
Many have left Israel to immigrate to other countries or to serve as diplomats of the State, bringing their children along with them or giving birth to them while living abroad. However, leaving Israel does not necessarily mean leaving behind your obligation to serve in its defense – an obligation that these children are still…
Read MoreRe-applying for Israeli citizenship
Were your parents Israeli citizens? The children of people who were previously citizens of Israel, but have since revoked their citizenship are faced with a unique challenge when re-applying for Israeli citizenship. If you are not an Israeli citizen at present but were one as a child or had two Israeli parents, it is entirely…
Read MoreVisas for Performing Artists in Israel
Israel is one of the more popular and exciting Middle East countries for performing artists to come and perform in. The Israeli public is aware of the international cultural world outside of Israel and attends performances of foreign artists. However, in order to allow artists to use the country’s halls, arenas and stadiums, visitation permits,…
Read MoreTourist Visa Extension: Staying longer in Israel
There may be several reasons why a short trip to Israel may result in the need to stay for a longer period of time than the original Visa allows for. If this occurs, you must submit an application for a Tourist Visa Extension at the Ministry of Interior (Misrad Hapnim). At our Israeli immigration law…
Read MoreYour right to Inquiry: Using the Freedom of Information Act in Israel
What is the Freedom of Information Act? The Freedom of Information Act (1998) states that every Israeli citizen, or foreign citizen with a legal issue in Israel, has the right to receive information from Israeli public corporations and public authorities. This allows for a transparent and democratic Government and ensures citizens can understand decisions that…
Read MoreInvestors Visa in Israel for Americans – Important Information
The Investors Visa in Israel for US citizens as explained by Israeli Immigration Lawyer, Advocate Michael Decker. In order for an American investor to obtain the Israeli B-5 investor’s visa, they must invest in an economically viable Israeli business. The investor must possess ownership of at least 50% of the business or operative control of…
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