Category News & Updates
New Bill: PIBA Seeks Authority to Spy On, and Collect Private Information of International Couples
Yesterday morning (Monday), in the midst of the Jewish holiday season, the government quietly published a new draft law: yet another proposed amendment to the Entry Into Israel Law. This new bill seeks to do one thing: grant sweeping surveillance…
PIBA’s Proposed Law May Force International Couples Apart for Years
On July 16, 2025, the Minister of Interior published a government bill – a proposed amendment to the Entry into Israel Law – aimed at preventing an “incentive for illegal stay” in Israel by imposing a significant sanction on those…
Tribunal of Appeals: Work-Holiday Visa Holders Can Apply for Partner Visa From Within Israel
Guest Article by the Decker, Pex, Levi Law Firm (website | Facebook | AIC Lawyers Index) Each year, hundreds of young adults arrive in Israel under the Work Holiday Procedure No. 5.3.0026. The Work-Holiday visa is a special one-year visa…
AIC at the Knesset: Defending the Rights of International Couples Amid Heated Debates
Photo: Knesset.tv July 21, 2025 – JerusalemIt was a turbulent and eventful day at the Knesset, and AIC was there every step of the way to stand up for the rights of international couples. Explosive First Debate on Rothman’s Immigration…
How Can I Help Stop Rothman’s Immigration Basic Law?
The fight against MK Simcha Rothman’s proposed Basic Law: Entry, Immigration, and Status has reached a critical turning point and your voice is urgently needed. The true purpose of this law is clear: to drastically limit immigration to Israel. Rothman…
Red Alert: Rothman’s Immigration Overhaul Advances in Knesset
Photo: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Spokesperson Office Rothman’s Immigration Basic Law Returns to the Knesset—First Debate on July 21 In a renewed push, MK Simcha Rothman is driving his highly contentious Basic Law: Entry, Immigration, and Status in Israel back into parliamentary…
After the War: AIC Escalates Visa Issues to Immigration Committee
Photo: Noam Moskovich, Knesset Spokesperson In the aftermath of the recent conflict with Iran and the nationwide suspension of visa services, the Israeli Association for International Couples (AIC) continues its active engagement with the Knesset’s Immigration Committee to ensure that…
Digital Visa Extension Round – June 2025
Update 24.6.25: At AIC’s request, PIBA published an official visa FAQ with important information for partner visa holders. It covers how to return to Israel if your visa expired abroad or without an intervisa, how to reschedule canceled appointments, the…
Israel-Iran War: AIC Takes Action to Protect International Couples
שימוש בתמונה לפי סעיף 27א לחוק זכויות יוצרים As the war between Israel and Iran enters its fourth day, thousands of international couples living in Israel are facing growing uncertainty. The Israeli Association for International Couples (AIC) is working to…
Rothman’s ‘Basic Law: Immigration’ Poses a Threat to All Foreigners in Israel
Image: Danny Shem-Tov, Knesset Spokesperson Office New Immigration Bill Could Impact International Couples in Israel Last Wednesday, the Knesset approved in a preliminary reading the proposed Basic Law: Entry, Immigration, and Status in Israel. This controversial legislation, included in coalition…
AIC Requests Discussion on Identification of B Visa Holders
AIC Submits Formal Request to the Foreign Workers Committee for Additional Discussion on Identification Numbers for Foreign Citizens For the past two years, the Israeli Association for International Couples (AIC) has actively advocated for a fair and practical solution regarding…
AIC Wins! PIBA Exempts Couples From 1-Year Delay to Citizenship
We did it! AIC is extremely proud to announce that PIBA has accepted our arguments, and officially confirmed that partners of Israelis who are permanent residents will be exempt from the new requirement mandating a one-year wait period before eligibility…