I can highly recommend these services!
Every time we turned to Joshua we always got a professional quick and helpful respond.
Lauma Zariņa
This is definitely the best lawyer I know!!! very honest and super helpful he really helped me a lot dealing with immigration issues in Israel and it was very successful!
I highly recommend
David De La Rosa
Very friendly, professional, and effective, highly recommended
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
Dumitrascu Cristina
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.
Shurouq Hajyassin
We were very satisfied with the consultation we had.
You were very straightforward with us , You tried to help us in every way you could . we really appreciate that.
And of course the fast reply we got from you on our emails and the appointment you gave us .
You deserve more than 5 stars????
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
Priscilla Moses
competent consulting, fast processing, reliable, warm & good team. highly recommended
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
Josh W-S
The firm had a quick response to my last-minute needs, they were helpful in communicating with me in English, and they fulfilled my needs in a timely fashion.
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!
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.
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.
lynn vonne
Excellent service, very friendly and helpful, fast responding and very patient. Highly recommend. I will choose them again next time if needed.
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.
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.
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.
Esty A
I had a consultation with Batya and she was very helpful. She made sure I understood all the information I needed, and was patient with me in gathering documents I needed.
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.
Halvor Ronning
Courteous, clear, efficient service.
Michael Soffer
I would like to recommend Attorney Yehuda Elcharar. He assisted both me and my company in a complex lawsuit. He handled negotiations that led to a favorable outcome much quicker than expected.
I am extremely pleased with choosing Attorney Elcharar. Many thanks also to the office team, Oz and Chaya, for their assistance throughout the entire process.
Thanks again ????
Adi Katina
Great Team. With no doubt, this office is actually thee best-leading office in Israel. Simply put, if you want your case to win, just join them, hand in your documents, and celebrate the victory.
Kindest regards,
Adi k.
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.
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.
Tomer Hila Birnbach
I received a recommendation from friends about the firm, and indeed every word is correct, a service team, professional, welcoming, a fair price for the work I requested, I am satisfied
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.
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.
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!
Eden Weiss
Extrmely friendly, professional and helpful. A big thank you to Irina especially from the Jerusalem office. Highly Recommended.
Shaltiel Devorah
Mr. Joshua Pex is knowledgeable and Professional. I really appreciate his courteous and direct approach.
Yossi Montrose
Very knowledgeable and professional
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 (!)
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!
Increasingly, Israelis and Jews around the world are exploring the options for obtaining a foreign passport. One of the most powerful passports in the world is the German passport. In light of changes made to German citizenship law in 2021, the conditions for eligibility have increased and the chances of successfully filing an application increased. So, how to obtain a German passport? The answer is to first gain German citizenship, after which the passport can be issued.
In this article, we will learn about the process required to apply for German citizenship, who is eligible to apply, the changes made to German citizenship law, and how to issue a German passport.
Our firm specializes in assisting clients through the process of applying for German citizenship. We have vast and rich experience in this field and have helped many clients obtain their German passport. We can assist you in verifying your eligibility and accompany you through the process of proving and obtaining your citizenship.
What Changes Were Made to the German Citizenship Law in 2021?
The circle of those eligible to obtain German citizenship has significantly expanded in recent years. While previously the German Citizenship Law (Section 116) stipulated that only descendants of German citizens were eligible for citizenship, descendants of German residents may now also obtain citizenship.
According to the new Section 15 established in 2021, direct descendants of those who were residents in Germany before January 30, 1933, and who left the country as a result of persecution after this date, are eligible for German citizenship. Applicants must prove that their ancestors were residents of Germany during the relevant period by presenting suitable documents.
The German government does not require a single specific document to prove residency in Germany before January 30, 1933. Thus, any document that can establish residency, including school certificates, vaccination records, documents related to local businesses, and more, can provide the desired proof.
Often, family members interested in applying for German citizenship do not have the necessary documents at hand. In such cases, an archival search can be conducted in Germany to find the documents. Our firm offers a preliminary archive check service in Germany before applying for German citizenship, ensuring that all required findings are available to prove eligibility.
How Does One Obtain German Citizenship?
As we explained at the beginning of the article, in order to issue a German passport, one must first obtain German citizenship. Preparing the application requires several essential steps. Firstly, of course, all documents proving eligibility for citizenship must be gathered, depending on whether the persecuted ancestor on whom the application is submitted was a citizen or a resident of Germany.
Secondly, relevant documents proving the personal status of the applicants and their familial connection to the persecuted person my be collected. This includes gathering documents such as birth certificates, registration summaries from the Ministry of Immigration and Population, good conduct certificates from the Israeli police, and if necessary, marriage, divorce, and death certificates.
In order to prove that these documents authenticated and correct, they must be translated into the German language. The translation must be done with the approval of a notary, who will confirm the validity of the documents. In addition, since Germany is a member of the Hague Convention, all translated documents must be stamped with an apostille stamp before sending them. Also, the application forms for obtaining the citizenship must be filled in in the German language.
After preparing the application, it will be sent to the citizenship department in Cologne, Germany. The process of examining the application takes between two and three years on average. It is important to understand that in light of the expansion of the circle of eligibility, there are more and more applications submitted to the citizenship department and thus the waiting time for receiving an answer may be longer.
At the end of the evaluation, if approval is received, all applicants will receive an invitation to make an appointment at the German Embassy in Israel. As part of this appointment, a naturalization certificate will be issued which confirms that the applicants are indeed German citizens for all intents and purposes.
You should know that in order to obtain citizenship there is no need to pay taxes to Germany, there is no need to know the German language and there is no need to take a politics, government or history test. All that is required is to prove eligibility to the satisfaction of the citizenship department.
How do you get a German passport?
Once your citizenship application is approved, you will receive your German citizenship certificate. This document confirms your status as a German citizen, entitling you to apply for a German passport. To do this, you must schedule a dedicated appointment for this purpose at the German embassy in Israel. This appointment can be set up online via the embassy’s website.
When attending your scheduled appointment, you’ll need to provide several key documents. First, present your newly acquired German citizenship certificate. Next, you will be asked to provide two passport photos, adhering to the embassy’s specifications. Additionally, for first-time German passport issuance after receiving your citizenship certificate, you will need a valid passport from your country of origin. It’s advisable to prepare a printed passport application form in advance, available for download on the German embassy’s website.
Acquiring a German passport comes with a fee of 81 Euros (as of 2023). The processing time for passport applications is approximately ten weeks. The passport will be sent via registered mail, but in urgent cases, it can be collected directly from the German embassy.
What are the Advantages of a German Passport?
Choosing to obtain foreign citizenship and its accompanying passport often stems from various motivations. While some may be looking to migrate to a European country, many applicants desire the benefits conferred by the foreign passport itself.
The German passport offers a plethora of advantages, whether you’re looking to settle in Germany or any other European Union (EU) country, or simply to enjoy its benefits. One notable perk of holding a German passport is the visa-free travel it provides to many countries, including Australia and the United States. With the German passport, the cumbersome and often costly process of securing a visa for these countries can be avoided.
Moreover, the German passport grants unlimited stays in all 27 EU countries. Plus, you can work or study in any of these countries without any restrictions. In many EU nations, especially Germany, numerous educational benefits await you. In fact, there are institutions in Germany where you can pursue a bachelor’s degree entirely free of charge.
Whether you’re aiming to migrate or merely wishing to possess a German passport for its numerous advantages, this powerful passport undeniably offers tremendous benefits.
How Do You Obtain a German Passport? Speak with Our Experts!
The process of applying for German citizenship is an essential step for those wishing to obtain a German passport. It necessitates a deep understanding of German laws and adherence to the bureaucratic requirements set by various German entities. Therefore, it is highly recommended to seek professional assistance during this process from a lawyer who specializes in this field. By doing so, you can enjoy peace of mind and a streamlined, efficient process.
Our offices, located in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, specialize in assisting applicants throughout the process of applying for German citizenship—from the beginning to the receipt of the application’s approval. If you are eligible for German citizenship, we would be delighted to accompany you during the application process, ensuring you have the highest chances of approval. We invite you to reach out and speak with our experts, setting you on this exciting journey.
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