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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This week most Israeli households will be coming together with their families to celebrate Passover and the Seder of Passover – Seder Pesah (“Order of Passover” / סדר פסח). The Seder, is a ritual feast that signifies the opening of…
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 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…
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…
On December 1, 2024, the Population and Immigration Authority introduced an amendment to Protocol 4.4.0001 – “Procedure for processing a naturalization application according to sections 5,6,8 of the law”, which applies to naturalization applications of permanent residents, including international couples…
This article was created in collaboration between AIC and Shira Hofesh, an Israeli civil marriage activist involved in the recognition breakthrough of Utah Zoom weddings in Israel. Check her nonprofit initiative website מתחתנים בארץ! The state of Utah in the…