Immigration to Israel

This article will explain issues surrounding the Israeli citizenship DNA test.  There is a lot of misinformation available about this issue, so we will address how to obtain citizenship, where a DNA test qualifies as evidence, and where it does not.  Obtaining Israeli Citizenship Often, when people come to us asking if they can apply…

This article, “Israel DNA Testing Citizenship,” will address when DNA testing can and cannot be used to grant Israeli citizenship. About Israeli DNA Testing Citizenship  When Israel DNA Testing Citizenship Is Not Possible Most often, people come to us asking if they can use DNA tests to prove their Jewish ancestry in order to immigrate…

Many couples seeking to register their marriage in Israel are not aware that a number of countries will allow them to conduct a marriage in the absence of one or both of the partners. What is the procedure for civil marriage by proxy, and what is the validity of such marriages in Israel? The law…

Did you know that if an Israeli wants to live in Israel with a foreign partner who has minor children from a previous relationship, the couple must be married? And did you know that the second parent of the minor children must be given the opportunity to oppose the request for the children’s immigration/naturalization? Arranging…

Filing a joint-life application is the first step in obtaining legal status for a foreign spouse in Israel. Following this step, an extended procedure begins, lasting 5-7 years or more. At the end of the process, the foreign spouse can receive Israeli citizenship or permanent residence status. This procedure for obtaining legal status in Israel…

As you may know, marriage in Israel is only allowed between members of the same faith and according to religious law. Cyprus, which allows civil marriage on its territory, is an attractive marriage destination for many Israelis due to; proximity to Israel, low prices, and the relatively simple procedure required for finalizing a marriage conducted…

Naturalization in Israel for permanent residents; the process of obtaining Israeli Citizenship for those currently in the country as permanent residents. This complicated process is based on the Nationality Law, according to Ministry of Interior protocol. The request is submitted to the Immigration Office branch nearest to the permanent resident’s home. The Cohen, Decker, Pex &…

Legal Status in Israel for Spouses of Israeli Citizens or Permanent Residents The law office of Cohen, Decker, Pex, and Brosh is one of the leading Israeli firms in the area of immigration law to Israel. Obtaining legal status in Israel for spouses who are either married to or in a long-term relationship with an…

 Israel is a beautiful Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea. This tiny patch of earth is regarded as the biblical Holy Land by the Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze, Baha’is, and other religions. It is known as one of the most sacred countries in the world. All faiths and religious practices can be granted a…