Best lawyer house from Israel! I couldn’t dealt with my situation without their professionalism and effectiveness. Their dedication to every legal aspect and their drive it’s how a true lawyer house can be!
Working in European market and international now, I couldn’t dare to let myself wide my wings on countries unknown to me. Definitely they’ll be the lawyers representing me, my business at every international aspect and on personal development.
When you hear Decker,Pex,Ofir &Co, you hear 10+ class services, luxurious professionals, confidentiality and exclusive attention to your needs.
Yossi Montrose
Very knowledgeable and professional
Jacob Newberry
A really excellent firm. They knew exactly how to handle my situation effectively and efficiently, and we got the result I needed without much fuss. Adi Berger was a wonderful advocate for me and I am deeply grateful for her help!
Paul Prince
The team of lawyers and assistants are incredibly professional. Aiming to give their clients the advice possible regarding the normative and the law of Israel. With well trained and professional secretary at the front desk to the lawyers team, I could say that I had one of the most professional services possible. I'm super glad of choosing Joshua Pex of Law office for immigration solution, lawyers to advise in my case, to me, it is remarkable.
Stuart Safft
I am delighted to report that my wife and I have just obtained our Israeli citizenship. We will be forever grateful for all of the help, guidance and support which Ariel Galili of Decker, Pex & Co. provided through this process.
I am a Jewish, 80-year-old American, and my wife is not Jewish. We had started the process on our own back in November 2020 via the Jewish Agency and Nefesh B’Nefesh, but soon became entangled in the delays and often-changing regulations due to Covid-19. The pandemic also caused delays in obtaining the required apostilles for various documents from various state agencies and the US State Department.
We found Decker, Pex & Co. On the internet and began working with Ariel in late November 2021. Ariel did a superb job of leading us through the process, helping us to understand which documents were essential, which would most likely be required, and which, though included on the list of required documents, were rarely required. He helped us several times to understand what was likely and unlikely to occur as “the next step.” Helping us manage our expectations was extremely useful to us.
Besides his knowing the laws, regulations and procedures, Ariel also made us feel that he was truly interested in helping us to successfully work through this process in as smooth, timely, and frustration-free manner as possible.
My wife and I strongly recommend anyone planning to go through this process seriously consider hiring Decker, Pex, Ofir & Co. and, specifically, Ariel Galili.
Sveta Vashkevich
We (myself and my husband) came to Mr. Joshua Pex – for his professional advice – and we received such human warmth and caring attitude, that our hearts melted …
His attention to our details and our situation peculiarities, combined with his professionalism and knowledge, helped us to map out what needs to be done on our part: we appreciate and recommend You, Mr. Joshua!
Morgan Jones
The team at Decker, Pex & Co have been awesome to work with in helping our US company establish banking in Israel and in providing counsel for legal needs in Israel. I highly recommend!
Kfir Cohen
We were searching for a law firm that will be honest with us and really work hard for a satisfying result, it wasn't an easy task
We found them online; they were the only law firm from all of our searchings which were completely honest and NOT gave us just what we wanted to hear
Using them guaranteed honesty above all. A legal team that is friendly and cares for a superb result
They really care about helping their customers without any other interest
Nadia gave us service behind what we expected; she was professional which lead to fast and easy process with great result
We definitely recommend using them
YK C
We had a pleasure of working with Irena Rosenberg who assisted in getting our two U.S. born children registered in Israel and supported visa process for my wife in 2021. During the pandemic, my wife and I decided to move to Israel where I am originally from after living in the U.S. for over 20 years, but we had no idea how to go about securing visas before and after arriving in Israel. Irena is knowledgeable, reliable and competent lawyer who always had answers to all our questions which made us feel confident that everything would be fine with her assistance. We are now happily living in Israel and are so grateful to have Irena who is a genuinely nice person as our lawyer.
Alexander P Gutterman
EU PASSPORT ! Big news! Thanks to Michael Decker and the other good people at the law office, as well as to the virtue of my ancestors, the cruelty of the Inquisition, reparations issued in the Iberian Peninsula, and etc, I am delighted to be on track for Portuguese and European Union Citizenship! A truly incredible development and one which brings me deep joy.
Priscilla Moses
competent consulting, fast processing, reliable, warm & good team. highly recommended
Amir Abt
The best lawyer firm I’ve had dealt with. I would like to thank Anat Levi and Ariel Galili from the Jerusalem branch for all of their efforts and patience, we could not have been Able to reach to where we are now without them
Arielle Bosch
Incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, accessible, and evident across the board that they truly care about the people they are helping. They are quick to respond, engaged, and obviously top-notch lawyers. I couldn't recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Joshua and Itamar for your help with our Joint Life Application. You were a calming energy during a storm - always breathed a sigh of relief after speaking with you. It is so difficult to get straight answers from the Misrad Hapnim, but you guys are straight shooters. I appreciate your candor and evident integrity. Hope to work with you in the future, and will send everyone I know in need of legal aid your way. Thank you for your guidance and support.
Michelle Long
Josh has been helping me on and off for a few years now. I have needed legal advice and assistance with immigration due to a complex situation of mine, and he has been extremely available and responsive, honest and clear about my route and how to proceed. Very much recommended!
Lilian Granovsky
I can highly recommend these services!
Every time we turned to Joshua we always got a professional quick and helpful respond.
Halvor Ronning
Courteous, clear, efficient service.
Joshua Pex was both an amazing human being and an inspiring human rights attorney. I reported directly to him for various activities I performed as in intern. I was impressed with his incredibly solid character. He is trustworthy, fair, and goes above and beyond to advocate for the vulnerable. He is completely trustworthy and high caliber in his work. His partners and employees are very blessed to work with him. I am honored to know them.
Heather Lebrun
Matthias Oppliger
I have been receiving services from this Law Firm for several years now and I want to say THANK YOU to the team, especially Joshua Pex. They are doing outstanding work. The services I have received for both our Israeli non profit association but also our social business have helped us solve many issues at hand and provided solutions in complicated situations. Personally, I am grateful for support in visa issues as a foreigner living now in Israel for many years.
Marce Ruth St. Rey
Party time in the heart, my beloved husband received his residence after so much time of battles and faith. Gratitude, God has blessed us with wonderful beings who have accompanied us, including a "precious angel" who touched our hearts, our excellent and fantastic lawyer: Maria Chernin Dekel, sweet and wonderful human being, who has guided us and stayed On our side. side in this intense legal transit whom we bless on every occasion. God bless you dear Maria, you have exceeded your professional duty by containing us and collaborating with us in hard times, very hard, for that we want to thank you publicly, you are unique!!!
We bless and thank the entire team at Decker Pex Tal Ofir Law Firm.
Genaan Abdelall
I cannot recommend Nechama enough! Her expertise, professionalism, and dedication to her clients is unparalleled. From the moment I reached out to her, she provided clear and concise communication, and helped me navigate through a complex legal issue with ease.
Throughout the entire process, Nechama went above and beyond to ensure that I was informed and comfortable with every decision. She demonstrated a deep knowledge of the law, and was able to offer sound advice that ultimately led to a positive outcome.
What sets Nechama apart is her compassionate and empathetic approach to her clients. She truly cares about the well-being of her clients, and it shows in the way she handles every case.
If you are in need of a lawyer, I highly recommend Nechama.
Eden Weiss
Extrmely friendly, professional and helpful. A big thank you to Irina especially from the Jerusalem office. Highly Recommended.
Gáspár Erőss
If you need to solve any complicated legal issue in Israel, don't hesitate to contact them. Otherwise you will loose hours/days/weeks with things that they can solve in minutes. They helped me to obtain my expert working visa in Israel and even after that they responded further questions and gave me advices related to administrative issues in Israel which saved me a lot of time. Irena Rosenberg and Michael Decker worked on my case, they are very professional and helpful. They will not let you down, feel free to contact them.
Israel iluz
We were very satisfied with the service of Nehama. She was very professional in all her dealings and kept us informed all the way.
We highly recommend this law firm. They proved to be reliable, efficient and pleasant to work with.
Sophie Cooperman
Oded Ger did an excellent job by reviewing a modeling contract I was offered. Explained the bad clauses in the contract, and their possible consequences. Thank you for your amazing job, your professionalism, your consultation and honesty. You showed me from your experience how it can be done differently. It was the best decision choosing you as my lawyer.
I highly recommend this firm, especially Oded Ger.
Prima Lorenzo
I admire the Austrian citizenship team in Tel-Aviv branch! They deserve more then 5 stars!! They are very friendly and professional. I've got Austrian citizenship in 4 months for all family members which consists of 12 people! The entire team is very friendly and responsive. They are always answering questions and support during the process. I recommend to everyone. Was 100% satisfied.
TarcisioePotira Freitas
I really recommend the law office's services. The service is very professional and efficient, the price is right. I am satisfied with the services I needed and happy to have known them.
Sergei m Vashkevich
We came to Mr. Joshua with so many questions (and most of all, with so many concerns and worries) …
When we explained our case to him, first of all, he calmed us down and helped us to see the big picture, which took away our fears;
Then he presented us with a detailed explanation and a few options to explore, and a timeline, how things work and necessary steps to undertake on our part,
We thank and highly recommend Mr. Joshua for showing us so much empathy, care and professionalism (!)
lynn vonne
Excellent service, very friendly and helpful, fast responding and very patient. Highly recommend. I will choose them again next time if needed.
Michael and Ariellah Waizman
For Advocate Joshua Pex.
We were in a devastating situation when my wife received an order from the immigration office to leave Israel within 30 days, without any explanation, after we have been married and in the process for six and a half years. We heard of Advocate Pex through a friend of a friend. We contacted Mr. Pex and he was ready to help us when he heard of our situation.
The service is amazing! Always ready to assist without regard to the time it takes. The advice Mr. Pex gave us was great, such as what to do, he gave useful links, and advice about which officials to contact. The price for the service was great!
The process until we received the extension for another year for my wife was not long (3 months). Things started moving once Mr. Pex came into the picture.
We highly recommend Advocate Joshua Pex! We achieved our goal and the fear of deportation has been lifted!
Greg Olson
We highly recommend Adv. Mike Decker and have know him for many years. He has helped our family with many battles over the years. We recently received our permanent residency after 23 years in Israel. We so much appreciate Mike’s representation of us.
Наталья Мажуга
Great lawyers Joshua Pex and Nechama and Michael Deker who really want to help you and I have very trustful relationships with them. All my cases they took they won. Thank you and let’s keep working together
Andreas Kelling
We have been working with Decker, Pex & Co - Law Firm in Tel Aviv for many years very well. Because we appreciated their lawyers services, we recommended businesses and individuals again and again to go there as well.
Schruuf
We were very pleased and content with the services of this law firm. They supported us 100% and solved our case successfully, we couldn't be happier.
Shaltiel Devorah
Mr. Joshua Pex is knowledgeable and Professional. I really appreciate his courteous and direct approach.
Dongdiet & Nellie
We are very happy with the services. Somehow they managed to translate the law lingo into language we actually understand 😉 and their outstanding YouTube videos helped us to have a better grasp of what process we had to go through. Their patience, clear explanation and experience are very valuable. It's also very nice to know that you will receive response promptly; it made us feel we can really trust their services. We recommend all those looking for immigration lawyers to get in touch.
Romania is a pastoral country located in Europe’s Balkans area. The country can impress visitors with breathtaking scenery of uninhabited nature, and on the other hand also boasts a strong economy, which has experienced a significant growth in recent years. In early 2007 it became a member of the European Union. With its entry into the union, it has become an attractive destination for Israelis interested in acquiring a European passport due to their Romanian heritage.
Our law firm located in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv specializes in immigration law. Our firm provides its clients with representation services and comprehensive legal support. We also have extensive experience in acquiring citizenship for people with origins from different countries, such as Portugal, the United Kingdom, Austria and more.
Immigration to Romania – History and General information
Romania was formed in 1859, as a result of the unification of the Wallachian and Moldavian principalities. However, its borders as we know them today were determined only after World War I. Approximately 75% of the country’s land still stands as unspoiled green nature landscapes, which makes the area an attractive destination for nature lovers. Right before World War II, the number of Romanian Jews amounted to 750,000, most of whom resided across the northern part of the country.
An Israeli wishing to immigrate to Romania needs to realize that up until 1989 the country operated under an independent communist regime. During this period, Romania closed itself off and attempted to build a strong economy through the exploitation of citizens, especially the peasants. Today, however, the country invites visitors, investors and immigrants from all around the world, while its economy is based on exports of electronic products (for which it is considered the largest manufacturer in Central and Eastern Europe), machinery equipment, metals, agriculture products, footwear, textiles, chemicals, minerals, fuel and more. These products are mainly exported to Western European countries, such as: Italy, France, Germany, Great Britain and so forth.
Due to the history of communism that prevailed in the country in the past, it can be seen that large areas of Romania have not yet accepted modern Western advancement. This is reflected in the local ancient traditional clothing, means of transportation and in other cultural factors. However, if you are planning to immigrate to Romania’s capital, Bucharest, or to other metropolitan areas such as Cluj, Timisoara or Yashi, you can enjoy a western quality of consumer goods and cultural attitudes.
Romania’s Real Estate Prices
Real estate prices are considered significantly cheaper than those we are accustomed to in Israel. Take for example the capital Bucharest, where apartment prices range from $35,000 to $75,000 for standard apartments. If you are thinking of buying a luxury apartment, prices start at approximately $170,000 and can even reach to approximately $2,500,000 for a penthouse or villa.
In case you were thinking of renting an apartment, the average monthly rent in Bucharest ranges from $300 – $450 or even less. On the other hand, there are more prestigious housing options that resemble the pricing in Western Europe and Tel Aviv.
Wages in Romania
Average salaries in Romania are lower than those in Israel and other developed countries. A junior employee earns the minimum wage which stands at approximately 2,070 lei, an amount equal to 1,650 ILS per month. On the other hand, if you are an academic (holding a university degree marks you as part of the educated elite in Romania) you will enjoy a more respectable salary, which can reach up to a sum of 68,000 lei, a sum equivalent to approximately 54,000 ILS (the highest wage), which includes housing, transportation and other living expenses that are considered relatively high.
Unemployment Index
Statistics show that the Romanian unemployment index is at 4.16 percent (as of 2019).
Climate
The weather in Romania is very diverse and sometimes also prone to drastic changes in the winter and summer seasons. In the Summer (July-August) the weather is usually mild with average temperatures ranging between 23 – 29 degrees Celsius, depending on the specific region. However, the temperature can reach up 35 degrees. The Winter (January) however is considered more challenging where the average temperatures range from 3 to 5 degrees, again depending on the region. Keep in mind that the temperatures can drop to as much as minus 20 degrees. The annual average temperature in Romania is approximately 11 degrees.
Many people wonder if learning the Romanian language is a simple or complicated process. According to the charts of the US Department of State, the Romanian language is considered one of the easiest of the existing languages. Romanian is a Romance dialect, very close to Latin (actually the closest).
Therefore, if you are acquainted with some other European language it will be easier for you to learn Romanian. If you speak one of the so-called “Roman-Latin” languages such as French, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese, you will soon discover how easy the language is for you. You will not be required to put in the same amount of effort that would be required to learn Arabic or Chinese.
Minorities in Romania
Over ten percent of the total population living in Romania is associated to immigrants. Most of them are of Hungarian and Gypsy descent, but there are also tens or hundreds of thousands of Poles, Germans, Ukrainians, Serbs, Bulgarians, Tatars and more.
Benefits of a Romanian Citizenship
In order to obtain Romanian citizenship, you will have to move to Romania or to waive your Israeli citizenship or any other additional citizenship. If you were born in Romania or you are a descendant of the country’s natives, you can enjoy a Romanian – European passport. This passport will provide you with a subsidy for higher education in many of the leading European academies and sometimes even at no cost at all. You will be able to work and reside in countries such as the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany, etc.
In addition, according to forecasts, Romania is expected to soon enter into an agreement with the United States due to its accession to the European Union and NATO. Due to the aforesaid, and along with other decisions made by the United States, Romanian citizens are supposed to be exempt from the visa issuance process to the United States. However, as of today, May 2021, a Romanian passport holder is required to obtain a visa to the United States in advance. Nevertheless, as mentioned above, this process may possibly change.
It should be noted that a Romanian citizen enjoys significant benefits in obtaining a visa to the United States for business purposes or for a tourist visit.
Contact a Romanian Immigration Attorney
If you require legal advice or assistance regarding immigration to Romania or obtaining a Romanian passport we can help. Our firm specializes in immigration to Israel, European countries and North America and has extensive experience in the various law fields. For any question or request do not hesitate to contact us by phone or by email. Thank you.
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