Our law office in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem specializes in immigration law and offers comprehensive legal assistance with status regularization procedures in Israel<\/a>. We assist foreign spouses throughout the process\u2014from inviting the foreign partner to Israel, through opening a shared life file, to regularizing permanent status in Israel and obtaining citizenship.<\/p>\n The regularization of legal statusl for foreign spouses of Israeli citizens is managed by the Population and Immigration Authority. Under the Citizenship Law<\/a>, distinctions are made between married couples<\/a> and unmarried couples<\/a>, which open joint life applications by following different procedures.<\/p>\n Opening a shared life file involves both partners appearing at the Ministry of Interior or, alternatively, the Israeli partner alone appearing at the Ministry of Interior branch in Israel to initiate the process of inviting the foreign spouse from abroad to establish a shared life in Israel. Additionally, the couple is required to submit various documents<\/a> necessary to open the file. The process includes verifying the sincerity of their relationship<\/a>, establishing a shared center of life, and ensuring that there are no criminal or security-related barriers to status regularization on the part of either spouse. For more on this topic, see related articles on our website about common-law partners<\/a> and married couples<\/a>.<\/p>\n The fees are detailed in the fees and payments page<\/a> on the Population and Immigration Authority’s website. It is important to note that the exact amounts may vary over time, so it is essential to check for updates regarding the fee amounts online.<\/p>\n How Much Does It Cost to Open a Joint Life file as Part of Status Regularization in Israel?<\/strong><\/p>\n As of July 2020:<\/p>\n For couples unable to afford the fees (e.g., when the foreign partner is an asylum seeker<\/a>), the Ministry of Interior has established a procedure for evaluating requests for fee waivers<\/a>. Options include:<\/p>\n For example, couples may be allowed to pay part of the fee at the time of application and the remainder at a later date.<\/p>\n This article provides a summary of a joint life application cost in Israel as stipulated by law. For further assistance or legal support in status regularization processes, our firm is here to help. We specialize in immigration law and assisting mixed-status couples in navigating procedures with the Ministry of Interior.<\/p>\n Contact us via phone, email, or the contact form below for expert legal assistance.<\/p>\n [author_and_contact_info]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In this series of articles, we provide extensive legal information regarding the immigration of foreign spouses and how exactly the can obtain legal status as citizens or residents of Israel. This article addresses questions such as: how much does a joint life application cost in Israel, what fees are involved, and when should the payment…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[666],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98023","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-status-in-israel-for-foreign-spouses"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nIntroduction: Opening a Joint Life File in Israel<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nFees cost for starting a\u00a0 joint life application<\/h3>\n
Fee Structure Based on Applicant Type<\/h3>\n
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\nThe fee amount varies depending on the sponsor’s status. If the sponsor is an Israeli citizen, the applicable law is the Citizenship Law<\/em>, with fees determined by its regulations. If the sponsor is a permanent resident, the applicable law is the Entry into Israel Law<\/em>, and the fees are set accordingly.<\/li>\n
\nThere is a distinction between applications for married couples and those for common-law partners. Each has its own fee structure.<\/li>\n
\nFees are paid in stages throughout the process:<\/p>\n\n
Example Fee Amounts<\/h3>\n
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Double Fee Payments for Closed or Modified Applications<\/h3>\n
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Visa Fees During the Process<\/h3>\n
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Fee Waivers and Payment Installments<\/h3>\n
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Contact a Specialist Immigration Attorney<\/h3>\n