Legal status for foreign partners, Aliyah, citizenship and work visas.
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Client photographCitizenship after the graduated procedure
The firm assisted the couple from their initial application through the successive stages. The post reports that Nadia completed the procedure and received citizenship.
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Client photographRemoval decision reversed after years in the procedure
Near the end of the graduated procedure, the authority required Chen to leave over doubts about the relationship. On appeal, the tribunal annulled the decisions and ordered progress in the procedure, including a permanent residence permit subject to the remaining requirements, without requiring further proof of a genuine relationship.
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Client photographTemporary residence for Claire
Emmanuel and Claire asked the firm to assist with Claire’s status as a married partner. Following preparation and support through the application stages, she received A/5 temporary residence. The post describes a milestone in an ongoing procedure.
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These stories are based on the firm’s publications. Each case depends on its circumstances; a result in one case does not guarantee the same outcome in another.
Immigration to Israel
Representation before the Population and Immigration Authority, the Appeals Tribunal and the courts.
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IllustrationForeign spouses and partners
Representation of Israelis and their foreign spouses or unmarried partners in applications for legal status in Israel and the graduated procedure. Document preparation, interview preparation and representation before the Ministry of Interior.
Legal status for foreign partners
IllustrationAliyah and citizenship
Eligibility assessment under the Law of Return, documentation of family relationships and assistance with Aliyah and Israeli citizenship applications. Document preparation and representation before the Ministry of Interior.
Aliyah and Israeli citizenship
IllustrationForeign experts
Assistance for companies and employers with employment permits and B/1 work visas for foreign experts. Applications, visa extensions and representation before the Population and Immigration Authority.
Work visas for foreign experts
IllustrationRefusals and appeals
Representation in cases involving an application refusal, processing delay or a requirement to leave Israel. Review of the decision, appeals to the Appeals Tribunal and administrative court petitions, according to the circumstances of the case.
Appeals and petitions03 Ellison Mozes
Based in Tel Aviv, Ellison Mozes has practised Israeli immigration law since 2007. The firm represents clients in legal status, visa and citizenship proceedings before the Population and Immigration Authority, the Appeals Tribunal and the courts.
About the firm
David Mozes and David Ellison
Founding partner · Admitted in 2006
Visas, citizenship and representation before the Ministry of Interior and the courts.
About the lawyer
Founding partner · Admitted in 2007
Visas, citizenship and representation before the Ministry of Interior and the courts.
About the lawyerAssessment of Aliyah eligibility under the Law of Return and assistance with Israeli citizenship applications: document preparation, submission and representation before the Ministry of Interior.
Reviewing your background and existing documents.
Gathering the evidence and identifying what is still needed.
Submitting the application and addressing further requests.
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05 Coverage of our work
Judicial criticism of the Ministry’s handling of a couple’s application.
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A court set aside a decision based on alleged inconsistencies in a couple’s interview.
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A challenge to a refusal to recognise a relationship and allow life together in Israel.
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Legal commentary by Adv. David Ellison on a border-control decision.
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06 Immigration law, visas and citizenship
What to do, which documents to prepare and how we can help.
Read articleWhat to do, which documents to prepare and how we can help.
Read articleWhat to do, which documents to prepare and how we can help.
Read articleMost applications are handled by the Population and Immigration Authority. Depending on the matter, review may continue through an internal appeal, the Appeals Tribunal or an administrative court.
Yes. The decision, date of service, evidentiary record and applicable deadline should be reviewed promptly to determine whether an internal appeal, appeal or administrative petition is available.
Yes. Many entry, spouse, Law of Return and status matters begin while the applicant is abroad. The appropriate route depends on nationality, family circumstances and immigration history.
07 Ellison Mozes — Tel Aviv
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+972-3-609-1888office@ellisonmozes.com