uabb domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/sites/lawfirmbackup_200125/wordpress/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131According to the Israeli Law of citizenship and Supreme Court rulings on this subject, partners of Israeli citizens or permanent residents have the right to come and live in Israel with their Israeli spouse or partner. There are two methods to open a Joint Life Application and receive a “friendship visa” for an Israeli who wishes to invite a foreign citizen spouse to Israel:<\/p>\n
Either way, the couple is required to present a request supported by documentation before the Ministry of Interior. For the invitation according to a marriage procedure, a marriage certificate is also needed. However, such a certificate does not, in and of itself, present clear cut evidence of a genuine relationship. The Israeli immigration clerks examine the authenticity of a relationship, regardless if the couple are married or not, since it is common knowledge that it’s not so difficult for a couple to obtain a marriage certificate, even without having an authentic relationship.<\/p>\n
Thus, many countries want further proof of a couple\u2019s authenticity, regardless of whether they are married. For example, in the United States, inspectors are sent to houses to check if a couple truly lives together. The Israeli Immigration Authority and the Ministry of Interior may also inspect and interview the couple. So how does the Ministry of Interior determine a relationship is valid and not just factitious – designed to gain a foreign citizen residency or even Israeli citizenship? The main way to determine the authenticity of the relationship is via a series of interviews.<\/p>\n