Personal Status Lawyer
The process of obtaining legal status in Israel for a spouse
Gradual procedure for obtaining Israeli citizenship
Do you live with a non-Israeli spouse?
Are you interested in obtaining legal status in Israel so that you may live without fear of deportation?
Are you interested in establishing a home in Israel, working legally in Israel, and being eligible for social benefits?
For the scenario outlined above, the gradual procedure is applicable.
By Igal Mor, Adv. & Notary
Accuracy in Legal Advice. Excellence in legal support.
Mor & Co. specializes in serving and guiding couples who wish to establish residency gradually and with minimal difficulties until the right to residency and citizenship is proven and status is established.
Due to the length of the gradual procedure and the fact that the vast majority of those who submit applications are rejected if they are not accompanied by a lawyer specializing in this field, legal support within the framework of the gradual procedure is extremely helpful.
How does the gradual process work?
The term “gradual” refers to the gradual process of attaining the desired status in Israel. Over time, the individual receives a more established status, until the desired status is obtained at the end of the process.
Applicants who begin the procedure at the Population Authority offices are in Israel with a type B/2 tourist visa that is valid for three months. In order to begin the process while abroad, the applicant must submit the application prior to arriving in Israel.
The submission of the initial application is a very complex process and is crucial to the continuation of the entire application process.
Applicants are accompanied by our office as they prove the center of their lives is located in Israel and we assist/advise them in all matters related to their application: forms, documents, passports/ID cards, passport photos, marriage certificates, affidavits confirming the validity of the materials, proofs of the nature of the relationship, proofs of the sincerity of the relationship, birth certificates, certificates of integrity, translation of the documents into Hebrew, as well as many other aspects of the request. All of this is done to ensure that the relevant materials are legally admissible and comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Interior.
Temporary B/1 visa
All documents are reviewed by the Ministry of the Interior, and additional checks are conducted according to the country of origin. The applicant and his or her spouse must undergo relevant security checks, as well as a check of the population and immigration records (for the applicant and the Israeli spouse). After all required documents have been submitted and deemed satisfactory by the handling officials, the applicant will be granted a type B/1 temporary residence permit for six months, during which additional checks will be conducted. The license will then be approved for a period of one year. This license permits you to reside and work in Israel, but does not entitle you to social benefits.
Temporary type A/5 Visa:
Assuming that all the documents have been received by the Population Authority, and that the checks, interviews, and investigations of the various parties have revealed no suspicions regarding the nature or sincerity of the marriage (or the applicant’s criminal past) the applicant begins the gradual procedure and will receive a temporary visa called – A/5, This visa also entitles the applicant to social rights in addition to the right to stay in Israel and work/study in the country.
In the event that the licensing officer is not convinced of the sincerity of the procedure/marital relationship, or if he discovers information that disqualifies one of the spouses from participating in the procedure, he may reject the application. It is possible that this may still occur even if the couple has been given sufficient time to submit the documents. A rejection or disqualification notice usually includes an instruction to leave the country within a specified period of time, as well as a report of the instruction to the relevant authorities responsible for deportation from Israel. Professional legal assistance throughout the entire process may prevent such a situation from occurring.
As a final note:
The Gradual Procedure is a complicated procedure, as evidenced by: its length, the multitude of documents and proofs required to convince the Population Authority of the existence of the marital relationship, the sincerity of the relationship, the need to demonstrate that the two of the parties wish to form a family unit and live together, etc.
In the personal status division at the office of Adv. Moore & Co. Having accompanied many couples through these processes, we know the procedures and requirements of the Ministry of Interior and the Population & Immigration Authority.
The submission of an application without close and personal accompaniment may result in unnecessary difficulties, leading to the refusal of the application (even for bureaucratic reasons), regardless of the nature of the application.
We specialize in advising, counseling, and assisting families and couples (including well-known couples, same-sex couples) who wish to begin a family Complete the procedure successfully.
Having a legal status in Israel
Make an appointment with us today if you require legal advice.
Regulating status in Israel and obtaining a residence visa or residency status / Israeli citizenship is a complex and bureaucratic legal procedure.
At Mor & Co.’s personal status department, we understand the challenges you face.
We are here to protect and defend your rights.
We guarantee you the best legal support and personal representation at all stages of the legal process because we possess extensive legal knowledge and proven experience in the field.
The attorneys in our office ready to assist you in any matter related to regulating your status in Israel.
Do Not Hesitate! Call now at 02-595-3322 or send a WhatsApp message to 050-441-1343
Together, we will succeed in realizing your dream – regularization of legal status in Israel.
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