Immigration to Israel
Obtaining legal status in Israel for foreign caretaker spouses
When mixed nationality couples in which one of the partners is a foreign caretaker seek status legalization in order to live together in Israel, they might face quite a few obstacles. There is a gap between the general Ministry of Interior rules regarding foreign spouses, and the ministry’s policy regarding romantic relationships of foreign caretakers.…
Read MoreAliya to Israel
The Law of Return, and the right of immigration to Israel (aliya or aliyah) and citizenship for those eligible under it, has the status of a foundational law in Israel, even though it is not officially defined as such. The law generates much controversy, both because it grants clear preferential immigration status solely to Jews…
Read MoreEmploying Foreign Experts in the High-Tech Sector
Employing foreign workers classified as experts in the high-tech sector is complex for both employer and employee. The State of Israel wishes to ascertain that the expert worker will only be hired if they exhibit skills that cannot be obtained in the Israeli marketplace. Concurrently, the expert must work to transfer their expertise to their…
Read MoreLegalizing the status of foreign spouses where an age difference exists
Age differences between spouses are likely to complicate and delay the process of legalizing the status of a foreign spouse in Israel. This is mainly due to the Interior Ministry officials’ perception that a significant relationship age gap between spouses is likely to indicate that their union is not genuine. What options are available to…
Read MoreCan foreign spouses undergo conversion to Judaism in Israel and by doing so expedite the process of acquiring Israeli citizenship?
How does the process of conversion to Judaism work for foreign spouses in Israel? Under what circumstances is it appropriate for foreign spouses to undergo a conversion (Giyur)? Can undergoing conversion in Israel help foreign spouses receive legal status and Israel citizenship? The law offices of Cohen, Decker, Pex & Brosht, with branches in both…
Read MoreStatus in Israel for foreign spouses who are Messianic Jews or Messianic Christians
Many foreign spouses seeking status in Israel encounter various difficulties due to being affiliated with congregations of Messianic Jews or Messianic Christians. Among other issues, this is due to concerns of the Messianic couple engaging in missionary activity in Israel. What do the law and court rulings assert in this matter? Attorney Joshua Pex, an…
Read MoreSpousal Covenant – Equivalent to Civil Marriage for Persons Without a Religion
A Spousal Covenant allows Israeli spouses without a religion to receive a status that is equivalent to that of married couples. This is the closest option to civil marriage in Israel. The Cohen, Decker, Pex & Brosh law firm specializes in obtaining a legal status for foreign spouses of Israelis. In this article, lawyer Joshua…
Read MoreRevocation of Israeli Citizenship – Legal Information
When does the Israeli Ministry of Interior begin the process of cancelling someone’s citizenship? The Cohen, Decker, Pex & Brosh law firm specializes in immigration law and legal status in Israel. In previous articles, we explained how to voluntarily renounce Israeli citizenship and the circumstances of the expiry of permanent residence. In the current article…
Read MoreEntering Israel during the Corona lockdown and information on visa extensions – January 2021 update
As a result of the lockdown imposed in January 2021, foreigners’ entrance to Israel was severely curtailed. At the same time, the airport was closed and operations of the Population Authority and government offices were widely interrupted. Beyond the restrictions on entering Israel in the wake of the Corona lockdown, temporary residents in Israel face…
Read MoreMinors accompanying a foreign parent who is married to an Israeli national
Who are accompanying minors? A joint life application is opened at the Ministry of the Interior when one partner is Israeli and the other is a foreign national. The spouses often meet each other after they have had additional relationships in the past and had children with the former partner. When the foreign spouse is…
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