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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…
Be a Part of the Seder: Get Your Passover Haggadah in different languages!
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…
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…
Protocol Update: Permanent Residents Face One-Year Delay for Citizenship
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…
Utah Zoom Wedding: Step-By-Step Guide
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…
Official Documentation from China
This post was written by a volunteer community member. While our volunteers do their best to share the most accurate information, there still may be errors or inaccurate details in this post. Please keep that in mind while reading! This…
PIBA Launches New Online Application System for Partner Visas
PIBA Resumes Partner Visa Services with Major System Upgrades After a week-long shutdown to implement a system upgrade, the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) has now resumed all partner visa services. The main change for the end-users, is a redesigned…
Do I Need a Lawyer to Successfully Get a Partner Visa?
Navigating the process of obtaining a partner visa in Israel can feel overwhelming, especially for the initial application and the beginning of the gradual process. Many couples face the question: Is hiring a lawyer necessary for a successful partner visa…