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 6131Acquiring legal status – permanent residence or citizenship – foreign spouses in Israel is a lengthy procedure. These are gradual processes conducted with the Ministry of Interior, lasting up to 5 years for married couples and up to 7 years for domestic partners. As happens in relationships, sometimes during this period the relationship between foreign spouses and their Israeli partners may falter, and the couple make breakup, terminating thew relationship. At the same time, the couple may break up and get back together, their relationship “renewed”. In other cases, foreign spouses may find new partners in Israel. Can foreign spouses continue the status regularization process and remain in Israel after separating from their partner if they get back together or start a new relationship? Attorney Michael Decker, an expert in Israeli immigration law, explains renewal of relationship in Israel after separation.<\/p>\n
Our law firm in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv specializes in Israeli immigration law. Our attorneys have extensive professional experience representing and assisting couples in status regularization procedures for foreign spouses<\/a>.<\/p>\n Status regularization in Israel for foreign spouses, whether married<\/a> or cohabiting as common law couples<\/a> with Israeli partners, is known to be a complex and lengthy process. It requires compliance with the procedures set by the Ministry of Interior for married couples and those for domestic partners. These procedures allow foreign spouses to gradually obtain permanent status in Israel through a process known as the \u201cgradual procedure.\u201d<\/p>\n Sometimes, during the status regularization process, the relationship may come to an end. In such cases, a separate procedure<\/a> applies, requiring a notice of the end of the relationship. The couple will then be summoned for an interview to assess the foreign spouse’s intention to stay in Israel. There may be an option to continue the status regularization<\/a> on humanitarian grounds.<\/p>\n In many cases, couples who have separated later decide to renew their relationship. In other cases, foreign spouses enter new relationships with different partners. The Ministry of Interior’s procedures specify that renewing a relationship that has ended between the same partners, or opening a new application for status regularization with a new partner, requires starting the process anew. This follows the procedure for ending the relationship, which mandates halting the gradual process<\/a>.<\/p>\n This means that the previous residence visa granted to the foreign spouse will be canceled. If the couple meets the requirements, they will be issued a work visa. If the new application for a joint-life file is approved, the couple will go through a new gradual process. They must present evidence of the the relationship being “genuine” and “sincere”<\/a> and a shared center of life in Israel. Additionally, a check will be conducted to ensure there are no criminal<\/a> or security<\/a> concerns. Only if all these conditions and additional procedural requirements are met will status regularization in Israel be possible.<\/p>\n Sometimes, during the gradual process, Ministry of Interior representatives may suspect that the relationship is not genuine – for instance, due to difficulties in the relationship. This may lead to a decision to terminate the gradual process. It is important to know that such a decision can be appealed<\/a>, and not every case requires opening a new joint-life application.<\/p>\nGeneral Explanation: Status Regularization in Israel<\/h3>\n
What Are the Consequences of Ending the Relationship?<\/h3>\n
<\/h4>\nWhat Happens in Cases of Renewed Relationships or New Relationships with Other Partners?<\/h3>\n
Does Every Case Where the Ministry of Interior Notes the End of a Relationship Require Starting the Gradual Process Anew?<\/h3>\n