Posts by Joshua Pex
Israeli Court apostille
In order to submit notarizations of documents such as a power of attorney, will, notarized translation, contract, etc., to a foreign country you must obtain an authentication (apostille stamp) in court. To do so, you must come to the nearest court that provides apostille services, with the original notarized document whose authentication is required. The…
Read MorePledge of allegiance to the State of Israel as a condition for obtaining Israeli citizenship
What is a pledge of allegiance to the State of Israel, and in which cases is it a condition for obtaining Israeli citizenship? The Israeli Citizenship Law stipulates that those who undergo a naturalization procedure in Israel, if not making Aliyah by virtue of the Law of Return, will generally be obligated to pledge allegiance…
Read MoreAliyah based on the Law of Return
Aliyah by the Law of Return forms the basis of Israel’s immigration policy. It can even be said that the State of Israel was established with the aim of gathering the Jewish diaspora through Aliyah, and that the other types of visas and immigration options are simply inevitable. But what does the Law of Return…
Read MoreVisas for spouses and minors accompanying foreign citizens
In what cases will visas be granted to spouses and minors accompanying foreign citizens? Foreign citizens who come to Israel for the purposes of studies or a religious mission may be allowed to come to Israel with spouses and minor children accompanying them. Applications for an A-4 visa for accompanying spouses must be submitted to…
Read MoreIsrael’s Citizenship Law
Israel’s Citizenship Law, 1952, establishes six different routes to becoming a citizen in the State of Israel. In this article, attorney Joshua Pex, a founding partner of our office and head of its Israel Immigration Department, will review these routes while citing the relevant sections of the law. Our law office, which specializes in immigration…
Read MoreIsraeli Citizenship for Individuals Whose Citizenship Was Canceled When They Were Minors
Israeli citizenship may be granted to individuals whose citizenship was canceled when they were minors, in accordance with a special procedure of the Ministry of Interior, by submitting a citizenship request. The request may be submitted only up to the age of 22. Since most applicants hold a foreign citizenship as well, it is important…
Read MoreIssuing a passport for an oleh – soon to change? (current as of March 2023)
How does Israeli law limit the issuance of passports for olim? New immigrants (“olim hadashim”) are entitled to receive Israeli citizenship by virtue of the Law of Return, and thus they are also entitled to an Israeli passport. As of right now, the first Israeli passport is only valid for one year, but every oleh…
Read MoreDual citizenship for Israeli citizens
Do Israeli citizens have to give up their citizenship if they receive an additional citizenship? Israeli citizens can hold a second citizenship, or even multiple citizenships. However, not all countries follow the same rules. There are states that categorically prohibit their citizens from holding an additional citizenship. Also, there are countries (including several countries in…
Read MoreEligibility for an Oleh certificate and other benefits for new olim
New immigrants to Israel are granted an Oleh certificate, which confers access to an array of benefits and rights. Not all olim are aware that the right to an Oleh certificate is time-restricted, and that after a certain period of time in Israel, the right to this certificate expires, together with the benefits it confers.…
Read MoreTerminating the Graduated Procedure for Israeli Legal Status of Foreign Spouses
In which cases will the graduated procedure for arranging legal status for foreign spouses in Israel be terminated, and what are the consequences? If the relationship between the spouses has ended or the Israeli spouse has died, the graduated procedure will usually be terminated. However, it is sometimes possible to review the continued stay of…
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