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Cases we have handled in immigration to Israel, Israeli citizenship, visas for foreign spouses and challenges to Interior Ministry refusals. Each story explains the background, our legal work and the outcome, with photographs, documents or testimonials from the original publication.
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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Client photographA first identity card after a refusal
The authority reconsidered its position and issued Tony an identity card.
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Client photographTemporary residence following an appeal
Following the appeal, the tribunal ordered the authority to summon the couple to grant Natali temporary residency. The 25 June 2017 publication records her receipt of A/5 status and an identity card.
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Client photographEntry approval and family reunification
Entry was approved and the family was reunited in Israel.
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Client photographFrom an entry refusal to temporary residence
After reversal of the entry refusal and an appeal concerning the status upgrade, Judith was approved for temporary residency. An August 2020 publication shows the couple after receipt of the identity card.
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Client photographGuidance through a partner’s status application
The firm reported that its work on the case had been completed and that the couple were pleased with the outcome.
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Client photographFrom a work visa to a first identity card
The June 2020 post reported a work visa. In a December 2020 update, Raisa reported Artur’s first identity card.
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Client photographObtaining status during the pandemic
According to the post, the case concluded successfully and status was obtained.
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Client photographSupport through to receiving a visa
The post reports that a visa was received and the firm’s work on the case was completed.
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Authority decisionAn entry refusal overturned
The decision was reversed, Regina entered Israel, and the firm later reported successful completion of its work.
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Client testimonial summaryTemporary residence after a relationship-related refusal
The clients’ message reproduced in the post states that A/5 status and an identity card were received.
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Court / tribunal decisionRefusal based on alleged conversion overturned
The court annulled the refusal and ordered status to be granted to the applicants in accordance with its judgment of 23 April 2025.
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Court / tribunal decisionProtection from removal during an appeal
After the tribunal refused interim relief, the firm appealed to the District Court. That decision was reversed and enforcement of removal was barred during the appeal and for 60 days after its determination. This was temporary protection.
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Court / tribunal decisionTemporary status restored after a partner’s death
After her partner died, Rosa’s procedure was stopped and she was told to leave. The firm filed an appeal and sought interim relief. Her A/5 status and identity card were temporarily restored while the appeal was pending.
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Authority decisionRefusal overturned and the graduated procedure opened
The couple were refused over doubts about their relationship. Following an appeal, the relationship was recognised and the graduated procedure was opened.
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Client photographVisa approved after a process begun during COVID-19
Following a process begun during the pandemic, we informed the couple that Alina’s visa had been approved and was ready for collection.
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Client photographStarting the graduated procedure during the pandemic
Following an initial remote consultation, the firm assisted Nadav and Sherry with the Population Authority. The post reports a successful start to the graduated procedure during the pandemic.
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Authority decisionA/1 status approved for a grandchild of a Jew
The published decision approved Maxsud’s A/1 application as a grandchild of a Jew under the Law of Return.
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Court / tribunal decisionIdentity card restored during the appeal
Ketevani’s status was cancelled after her husband died. The tribunal refused interim relief, but an appeal to the District Court secured temporary restoration of A/5 status and her identity card during the proceedings.
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Client photographCitizenship after a prolonged delay
The naturalisation application remained undecided for a prolonged period. The firm petitioned the court, which set a response deadline and awarded costs. The client subsequently took the oath and received a citizenship certificate.
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Authority decisionEntry approved after years apart
After years apart and difficulties concerning documents and their relationship, the firm handled the application and appealed. Valentina’s entry was approved subject to a financial deposit.
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Client photographFrom initial concerns to completion of the case
Itay and Emmy began with concerns that eased as the firm assisted them. The post describes completion of the procedure.
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Visa from the caseFrom a visitor visa to a work visa
The firm assisted Rinat and Jurgen with the Population Authority. Following application stages and an extension of stay, a B/1 work visa was obtained.
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Client photographEligibility reviewed and naturalisation completed
The client, a permanent resident, had initially been told to wait. The firm reviewed his eligibility and assisted with the application. According to the post, he took the oath and received citizenship.
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Client photographCase completed at the Rehovot bureau
The full post reports successful completion of the procedure following the firm’s assistance at the Rehovot Population Authority bureau.
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Client photographTemporary residence and an identity card for Emalyn
The firm assisted Ido and Emalyn with the Population Authority in Holon. The post explicitly reports temporary residence and an identity card for Emalyn, after about a year and a half of assistance.
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Client testimonial summaryEstablishing paternity and advancing the procedure
The client’s review describes help establishing her partner’s paternity of their child, enabling progress towards starting naturalisation.
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Naturalisation certificateCitizenship after a refusal was reversed
A permanent resident’s application was refused because of an old criminal record. Following the firm’s work, the decision was reversed and he took the oath and received a citizenship certificate. His name remains withheld as in the post.
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Client photographHumanitarian review and protection from removal
In the Supreme Court proceedings, the family’s matter was referred for humanitarian consideration, with protection against removal during the procedure.
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Media coverage summaryEntry refusal reversed before a concert
The artist was refused entry days before a concert in Israel. Acting for the producer, the firm filed an urgent appeal; the post reports that the authority reversed its refusal that same day.
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Court / tribunal decisionEntry approved without a deposit after an appeal
After the appeal and further interviews, G., H.’s husband from Ethiopia, was permitted to enter without conditions or a financial guarantee.
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Client photographFrom an entry refusal to a work visa
Entry was initially approved subject to a guarantee, followed by a B/1 work visa. A May 2018 update reported that Nat had received A/5 temporary residency and an identity card.
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Court / tribunal decisionPetition upheld after a relationship-related refusal
After a prolonged dispute over a status refusal, the court upheld the firm’s petition and criticised the examination of the application. It awarded NIS 30,000 in costs.
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Court / tribunal decisionThe court ordered citizenship to be granted
Following completion of the graduated procedure, naturalisation was refused without reasons. A court petition resulted in an order to grant citizenship.
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Court / tribunal decisionEntry approved following a court petition
The authority did not complete interviews within the prescribed time, and the couple remained apart. Following a court petition, entry was approved and costs were awarded.
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Client photographVisa granted after obtaining the required documents
The publication of 18 November 2019 records completion of the process and receipt of a visa. It does not specify the visa category.
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Client photographRepresentation through the grant of a visa
On 31 December 2020 the firm reported that the process had concluded and the visa had been obtained. The visa category was not specified.
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Client photographFrom permanent residency to Israeli citizenship
The publication of 11 July 2019 confirms that M. made the declaration of allegiance and received his naturalisation certificate.
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Court / tribunal decisionA/5 status and protection from removal during the appeal
On 12 June 2019 an interim order suspended enforcement and preserved A/5 status. This provided protection during the proceedings, not a final decision on humanitarian status.
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About the firm
Ellison Mozes has operated since 2007. Attorneys David Ellison and David Mozes handle visa, citizenship and family status applications in Israel and represent clients before the Population Authority, the Appeals Tribunal and the courts. These stories cover outcomes at different stages, from entry approval and protection from removal to residency and citizenship.
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.