Immigration to Israel

This article addresses how to choose a ben mehagrim lawyer. If you see legal assistance registering for “ben mehagrim” status, if you have failed to register for this status and your military draft, or if you have been confronted by Israeli authorities on this matter, this article can help you choose a lawyer who can…

This article addresses coming to Israel without ben mehagrim status. Ben mehagrim refers to an official status of children of Israeli citizens who grew up abroad. (We provide more information on what it is to be a ben mehagrim or bat mehagrim and yelid chul in our article entitled “What Is a Ben Mehagrim.”)  Coming…

This article, “Ben Mehagrim Visiting Israel,” addresses how many days a year a ben mehagrim can visit Israel. If you are abroad, you can reach out to the Israeli consulate closest to you for assistance with registering your ben mehagrim status. A lawyer can help make this project go smoothly as well as assist with…

This article, “Ben Mehagrim Military Service Exemption,” provides you with practical information that will be helpful to you. As we have discussed in other articles in this ben mehagrim series, settling issues related to ben mehagrim should be done at the Israeli consulate closest to your location. Ben Mehagrim Status Ben mehagrim refers to the…

This article will address what is a ben mehagrim along with additional relevant information on the topic. If you are abroad, you can address many ben mehagrim issues through the closest Israeli embassy or consulate in your area.  What is a ben mehagrim A ben mehagrim or bat mehagrim (i.e. a son or daughter of…

Many foreign citizens residing in Israel are interested in obtaining permanent resident status, since permanent residents have almost the exact same rights as Israeli citizens. Obtaining this status involves a complex bureaucratic process, which usually requires the aid of an experienced lawyer who specializes in immigration to Israel and knows how to properly manage the…

This article explains the steps to obtaining an Israeli medical license, especially for students who have completed their medical studies outside of Israel and are trying to obtain an Israeli license to practice medicine. In general, a permanent resident of Israel or Israeli citizen has the right to take the medical exam in Israel, and…

There are many Israeli citizens who relocate overseas with their families at a young age. Unfortunately, most of these “children of immigrants” are not aware that moving abroad does not provide automatic exemption from mandatory IDF service. It is imperative to arrange your legal status with the Israel Defense Forces and failure to do so…

Evading the IDF draft is an annual occurrence for thousands of young Israelis living in Israel and abroad. Many are totally unaware of the fact that failure to arrange their legal status with the military authorities is a criminal offense that could lead to drawn-out imprisonment and even a criminal record to remain with them…