A1 visa
It is not easy to move to a new country, even if it does everything it can to facilitate the transition. Many Jews want to live in Israel for a certain period before deciding whether to make Aliyah or not,… Read More »A1 visa
Aliyah
Aliyah – who is eligible?
The Law of Return is fundamental to Israeli national identity and immigration policy. It reflects the idea of Zionism and the pursuance of creating a safe and prosperous haven for Jews from around the world. After the horrors of the… Read More »Aliyah – who is eligible?
Aliyah after conversion process (Giyur)
The Law of Return allows Jews, their children, grandchildren and their family members to obtain Israeli citizenship. A Jew is a person who was born to a Jewish mother or who has converted to Judaism. And if everything is clear… Read More »Aliyah after conversion process (Giyur)
Aliyah for those who struggle with mental illness
Aliyah (obtaining citizenship according to the law of return) to Israel is a right granted to Jews and their immediate family members under the Law of Return. However, the Law of Return provides for a number of exceptions where, despite… Read More »Aliyah for those who struggle with mental illness
Aliyah of an adopted child
The Law of Return does not explicitly note the possibility of Aliyah for an adopted child, but at the same time, the Law of Return says that the son and grandson of a Jew are entitled to make aliyah to… Read More »Aliyah of an adopted child
Legal status in Israel for a great-grandchild of a Jew
The Law of Return in Israel allows Jews, their children, grandchildren, and their family members to obtain legal status in the country. It’s important to note that great-grandchildren of Jews are not directly eligible for legal status under the Law… Read More »Legal status in Israel for a great-grandchild of a Jew
Aliyah with a criminal record
The Law of Return was enacted in 1950 and grants Jews, children of Jews, grandchildren of Jews and members of their families the right for Israeli citizenship. The Law defines a Jew as a person who was born to a… Read More »Aliyah with a criminal record
Aliyah from the former USSR
Israel is a rather closed country in matters of immigration and obtaining legal status here is possible only on very few basis. The Law of Return is one of the key pieces of legislation shaping Israel’s immigration policy and granting… Read More »Aliyah from the former USSR
Exemption from military service in Israel
Service in the Israeli army, known as the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), (Tzva Haganah Le-Israel), is obligatory for most of Israeli citizens, including girls. However, there are certain criteria under which exemption from this obligation can be obtained.There are different… Read More »Exemption from military service in Israel
