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ISRAEL: More Flexibility in the STEP Visa Process and Summer Processing Slowdown
August 16, 2019
The Israeli Work Permit Unit (‘WPU’) now allows for the STEP 90-Day Work Visa to be split into more than a single period, as was previously the case.
Read MoreISRAEL and UNITED STATES: B-5 Investor Visa for US Nationals and E-2 Investor Visa for Israeli Nationals Now Available
May 7, 2019
The Israeli consulates in Washington, New York, Houston, and San Francisco have begun accepting applications for the new B-5 Investor Visa for US citizens.
Read MoreISRAEL: Strike and Holiday Closures at Israeli Consulates Worldwide
September 4, 2018
Support staff in the consular sections of all Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide have gone on strike, resulting in a suspension of operations. The duration of the strike has not been announced.
Read MoreISRAEL & UNITED STATES: Reciprocal Investor Visa Agreement Approved by Knesset
June 21, 2018
The Israeli legislature, the Knesset, has approved the implementation of a reciprocal agreement with the USA whereby US nationals investing in Israel may obtain a B-5 employment visa and Israeli nationals investing in the USA will be eligible for an E-2 Treaty Investor visa authorising employment.
Read MoreISRAEL: Immigration Authorities Announce Extensive Enforcement Inspections
June 18, 2018
The Population and Immigration Authority of the Israeli Ministry of Interior has formally announced that, within the coming weeks, they will be conducting unannounced and extensive enforcement inspections at companies employing foreign workers and refugees.
Read MoreISRAEL: Changes to Hi-Tech (HIT) Visa Applications Process
May 31, 2018
The Israeli Ministry of Interior (MOI) has implemented amended rules for the new “Hi-Tech” (HIT) Visa. Under the amended rules, all applicants must now apply for their HIT Visas through Israeli overseas consular posts.
Read MoreISRAEL: New Long-Term Multiple-Entry Visa for Indian Business Persons
March 2, 2018
Effective immediately, the Israeli Ministry of Interior will issue a multiple-entry B-2 visitor visa for qualifying Indian business persons, valid for up to five years, for stays of up to 90 days at a time. Normally, B-2 visitor visas for Indian nationals are valid for a single entry, and for a stay of up to […]
Read MoreISRAEL: New Regulations for Foreign Employees of “Hi-Tech Companies” and Their Spouses
February 19, 2018
Effective immediately, the Israeli Ministry of Interior has published new regulations relating to the employment of foreign experts in high-tech companies. The new “Hi-Tech” (HIT) Visa was announced in January 2017. One-year “Hi-Tech” (HIT) Visa The process only applies to visa waiver nationals The company needs to qualify as a “Hi-Tech Company” – approval is at the […]
Read MoreISRAEL: 2018 Minimum Wage Increase for Foreign Experts
January 22, 2018
Effective immediately, the new minimum monthly prevailing wage for foreign national experts holding B-1 work permits is now 19,604 NIS (up from 19,086 NIS in 2017). The change does not affect experts holding SEA visas (Short Employment Authorization for 45 days) or STEP visas (Short Term Expedited Process for up to 90 days). What can […]
Read MoreISRAEL: Updated Minimum Salary and Visa Application Fees
January 9, 2018
The Israeli government has updated the national minimum salary and visa application fees. Effective 1st January 2018, the minimum Israeli salary has increased from NIS 5000 to NIS 5300. Employees working under a SEA/STEP visa must now receive a gross monthly salary of at least 5300 NIS. The National Insurance Institute of Israel is expected […]
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