Tag Parliamentary Work
Watch Now: AIC Brings Partner Visa Procedures to the Knesset
צילום: ערוץ כנסת Last Wednesday, the Immigration and Absorption Committee held a discussion on the procedures for regularizing status for partners of Israelis, also known as the partner visa procedures. The discussion was requested by AIC and organized in full…
AIC Makes History: Knesset to Address Systemic Issues in Partner Visa Process
צילום: דני שם-טוב, דוברות הכנסת The Immigration and Absorption Committee of the Knesset, chaired by MK Gilad Kariv, has approved AIC’s request to hold a parliamentary discussion dedicated entirely to the struggles of international couples in Israel -a first-of-its-kind discussion…
AIC Submits Legal Opinion Opposing PIBA’s “Surveillance Law”: Read Now
This morning, one day after the opening of the Knesset’s winter session, the Israeli Association for International Couples (AIC) submitted its official legal opinion opposing the “Surveillance Law” – a legislative proposal that would grant the Population and Immigration Authority…
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…
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…
Riding Electric Bikes and Scooters in Israel: Eligibility and Vehicle Registration
In response to inquiries from international couples, AIC is pleased to announce that we have successfully advocated for several policy changes and exemptions benefiting foreign partners of Israelis who use electric scooters and bikes. Thanks to AIC’s efforts, and in…
Israel’s New Biometrics Law: Will B Visa Holders Finally Get an ID Number?
Over the past few months, the Israeli Parliament and PIBA have completed preparations for a new biometrics law concerning foreign nationals. AIC has actively participated in numerous discussions and has monitored the legislation closely for more than a year. Our…
New Mandatory eTA System for Tourists to Be Introduced This Year
This February, PIBA announced the upcoming implementation of an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, that will be used to process entry requests of tourists from visa-exempt countries. Under the new system, visa-exempt tourists will no longer be allowed to “just…
A Drafted Reservist’s Testimony to the Knesset: “The Fight For Home Is Not Only in the Tank, I Fight It Every Day, Every Hour”
Today, representatives of the Israeli Association for International Couples participated in a discussion in the Knesset’s Immigration and Absorption Committee on the handling of visa applications submitted to PIBA between 2021-2023. The committee hearing was convened with less than 24…