Status in Israel for Foreign Spouses
Common Reasons for Refusal for Arranging the Legal Status of Foreign Spouses in Israel
This article is part of a series of articles about the various aspects of arranging the legal status of foreign spouses in Israel. Due to our firm’s extensive experience in the field and the many couples whom we have helped with these procedures, we have a strong understanding of the types of cases in which…
Read MoreArranging the Legal Status of the Foreign Spouse of an Israeli – The Graduated Procedure – An Actual Case
Our law firm deals with immigration to Israel and Aliyah. One of the most important steps in obtaining legal status in Israel for the foreign spouses of Israelis is the Ministry of Interior’s graduated procedure. Advocate Irena Rosenberg from out office will explain how love, faith, hope, and the assistance of experienced lawyers helped to…
Read MoreArranging the Legal Status of the Minor Foreign Children of Spouses of Israelis
How do minor foreign children who come to Israel with their parents obtain Israeli legal status? Many Israelis enter a relationship with a foreign citizen who has children from a previous marriage. When these Israelis go to the Ministry of Interior offices to arrange the legal status of their foreign spouse in Israel, the question…
Read MoreBritish Police Clearance Certificate
Our law office, which specializes in immigration, visas, and foreign passports, provides a variety of services, including issuing a British police clearance certificate (PCC, also known as a Good Conduct Certificate). We have many years of experience in handling procedures for immigration to Israel, to the United States, and to Canada, as well as immigration…
Read MoreThe Rights of a Pregnant Foreign Spouse of an Israeli Citizen
When a pregnant foreign citizen is in the process of obtaining legal status in Israel as the spouse of an Israeli, what national insurance (Bituah Leumi) benefits does she receive? In other words, what are the rights of a pregnant foreign spouse? Our law firm specializes in immigration and in arranging legal status in Israel.…
Read MoreArranging Israeli Legal Status Online for Spouses of Israeli Citizens
The digital revolution that was announced by the Israeli government finally includes the possibility of arranging the legal status of foreign spouses of Israelis online. In July 2021, the Population Authority informed the public of this new possibility, which is expected to make the process easier for a large population of couples and families that…
Read MoreRegistering an Israeli citizen born abroad
As an Israeli citizen parent, how do you register a child born abroad as an Israeli citizen as well? Where to register, how, and what is the difference between registering a baby and registering an older child? In this article we will try to answer these questions and others about registering Israeli citizens born abroad.…
Read MoreNotarized translation of documents for filing a joint-life application to obtain legal status in Israel
Foreign citizens who want to live with their Israeli spouses in Israel must file a joint-life application with the Interior Ministry. This application involves submitting various documents, most of them from the foreign spouse’s country of origin. A notarized translation of these documents is generally required for filing the application. In this article we explain…
Read MorePermanent residency or citizenship – which status is preferable for a foreign spouse in Israel?
After the lengthy process of obtaining Israeli legal status, the foreign spouse of an Israeli citizen faces the critical choice of which status to acquire – that of a permanent resident or a citizen. What are the differences between permanent residency and citizenship, and when might the foreign spouse prefer one over the other? In…
Read MoreForeign spouse leaving Israel – is it essential for filing a joint-life application?
Must a foreign spouse of an Israeli citizen leave Israel in order to file a joint-life application and arrange their Israeli legal status? This Interior Ministry requirement was comprehensively overturned by a precedent-setting Supreme Court ruling. Yet, the demand or need to leave Israel may still arise in certain cases. What can be done in…
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