Immigration to Israel
The Minister of Interior’s Discretion in Granting Israeli Citizenships
What does the law prescribe regarding the Minister of Interior’s discretion in the granting of Israeli citizenships? According to the law, the Minister of Interior is given extensive authority to grant (or revoke) an Israeli citizenship to permanent residents, new immigrants, as well as additional special cases of foreign citizens (such as excellent athletes). The…
Read MoreChildren of permanent residents and their legal status in Israel
What does the law stipulate regarding the legal status of children of Israeli permanent residents? Children born in Israel to permanent residents are also entitled to permanent resident status in Israel. This status confers most of the rights and benefits reserved for people with Israeli citizenship. Obtaining permanent resident status is more complex in cases…
Read MoreIDF recruitment of foreign citizens (legal information)
Under what circumstances can foreign citizens volunteer to enlist and serve in the IDF? IDF recruitment of foreign citizens is possible via the Volunteers from Abroad (Mahal) track for Jews living abroad. Foreign citizens who are not Jewish may volunteer in non-military framework. In this article, attorney Joshua Pex, an expert on Israeli immigration law…
Read MoreNaturalization of permanent residents in Israel
What does the naturalization of permanent residents in Israel involve? Permanent residents who wish to acquire Israeli citizenship must apply to the Population and Immigration Authority. Applicants must meet the basic requirements, which include continuous stay in Israel, settling or intending to settle in Israel, speaking Hebrew and waiving any additional citizenship. Some cases may…
Read MoreEntry of international humanitarian aid workers into Israel
How can international humanitarian aid workers enter Israel? Workers in international non-governmental aid organizations operating in the territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip are required to obtain an Israeli visa for their activities. First, each organization must receive initial recognition from the International Relations Department of the Ministry of Social Affairs. After…
Read MoreWho has the right to vote in the Israeli elections? (Legal Guide)
The right to vote in the Israeli elections is reserved for Israeli citizens who are 18 years or older and whose name is registered in the voters’ registry. People whose legal status at the time of the elections is only that of a permanent resident do not have the right to vote. Likewise, Israeli citizens…
Read MoreEntry visa to Israel for commercial and employment purposes (important legal information)
How do you obtain a permit of entry to Israel for commerce and employment purposes? Many Palestinian workers and businessmen living in the West Bank wish to enter Israel to work, due to the many business and employment opportunities available to workers in Israel. In practice, this often entails a complicated legal procedure, and it…
Read MoreObtaining Israeli citizenship for a child adopted overseas
Can a child adopted outside Israel by an Israeli or by someone eligible to make Aliyah get legal status in Israel? In any case, the adopting parents must meet certain conditions – they must prove that they are able to care for the adopted child and that the child was not adopted for the sole…
Read MorePopulation Registry Extract– What do you need to know?
In the state of Israel there are several ways for a person to show their “Proof of Living” or current personal status. The most widely used document which provides proof of one’s personal status and various relevant details is the population registry extract. This article will explain in detail how to obtain a population registry…
Read MoreApplying for a US birth certificate
Anyone American-born who seeks to immigrate to Israel or any other country is required to present a US birth certificate proving their place of birth in order to obtain the desired service. Our legal offices specialize in, among other services, apostille stamps and notarized translations of documents from abroad for clients who are going through…
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