אזרחות ישראלית - מהתקשורת ומאמרים - - מאיה וייס-טמיר משרד עו"ד גישור ונוטריון

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YNET - A decade of fictitious relationship? Attempt to deport a Ukrainian citizen

An Israeli and his partner were amazed when the Population Authority refused to give her status because of "contradictions in the marital interview" and ordered her to leave the country. The court annulled the decision

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Guide for Foreign Spouses of Israeli Citizens – Regulating Status in Israel 2025

By: Attorney Maya Weiss-Tamir, an expert in immigration law to Israel. Updated in September 2025 according to Population Authority procedures. A detailed guide for couples where one of them is not Israeli, how they can live together in Israel legally, the steps, documents and key advice.

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Ynet - In order to regulate her personal situation: A Filipino woman received a one-year residence visa

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Channel 13 - Interview on the "Legal Parade" program 02.02.26 Internal appeal allowing a foreign spouse to file for divorce in the Philippines

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MAKO An interim victory for an Israeli woman fighting to keep her husband in the country - How do you extend a visa in Israel after a refusal?

הארכת אשרת עבודה של בעלה של ישראלית שמשרד הפנים החליט שעליו לעזוב את ישראל כי הזוג לא עמד ברמת ההוכחה שנדרשה להוכחת הקשר, הערר הפנימי התקבל וניתנה הזדמנות נוספת.

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Ynet - After an appeal, the deportation of a pregnant woman married to an Israeli and with whom they have an Israeli child together was prevented

The deportation of a woman married to a pregnant Israeli and with whom they have a child together was prevented. After an appeal was filed with the Court of Appeals, the Population Authority agreed to continue reviewing the case for another six months and to grant the woman an A/5 visa.

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Ynet - From a legal battle to family reunification - What do you do after a request to invite children to Israel is rejected as part of a graduated process?

בת 17 התאחדה עם משפחתה לאחר שסורבה כניסתה לישראל בעוד אושרה כניסת האח בלבד.

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N12 The complex journey of mixed couples in the Israeli system - what do couples need to do to regularize their status in Israel?

מה האפשרויות שעומדות בפני זוגות מעורבים שרק אחד מבני הזוג יהודי כדי להסדיר את הזוגיות שלהם בישראל ואת האפשרות לחיות כאן ביחד, האפשרויות מצומצמות ויש לדעת מה ההליכים והזכויות.

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How to submit foreign certificates in Israel – a practical guide to the Ministry of the Interior and the Population Authority (updated 10/25)

Useful information for foreign citizens who wish to submit foreign documents in Israel to the Ministry of the Interior, relevant to those interested in regulating their status in Israel.

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Channel 13 - Interview on the Legal Parade program 31.10.22 - How can you get married via computer without being together with your spouse?

A civil wedding without leaving Israel and how it affects couples who want to settle in Israel

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Ynet - District Court accepts reservist's appeal against decision to deport his wife

In addition to canceling the requirement for the woman to leave Israel, it was determined that the fact that the appellant enlisted in reserve service during the war is important, and that the state should make it easy for him in light of fulfilling his duty to her.

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MAKO - How to start the process of regulating status for spouses and what documents you will need to present

When one of the spouses is a foreign citizen, the couple is required to follow the appropriate procedure and submit documents in order to enter and live in Israel together legally and permanently. In the article you will find a concise overview, tips and reference to special cases.