Corporate immigration law

WELCOME

The Iftach Hanan & Co. law firm, led by Adv. Iftach Hanan- Chairman of the Immigration and Foreigners Committee of the Bar Association, specializes in immigration, relocation and foreign expert law, and is considered one of Israel’s leading firms in this sector. The firm is regularly ranked in the BDI Attorney's Ranking Guide as a leading firm in its field.

Due to our firm’s vast experience and uncompromising approach, our skilled lawyers are able to obtain work permits and work visas of all kinds, swiftly and efficiently. Methodological and meticulous, the firm adheres to the unique legal specifications of each sector, country, or objective. Subsequently, the client obtains a tailored, objective-specific, legal solution which allows the company and the expert, upon relocation, to focus on the core activities of the project/vocation whilst fully complying with the relevant legal requirements.

In addition, we specialize in arranging legal status in Israel for foreign spouses of Israeli citizens, assist in the Aliyah (immigration) process including proof of Judaism, handle refusal of entry and / or deportation from Israel, and provide legal advice and comprehensive assistance in dealing with all immigration issues before the Ministry of Interior and Population and Immigration Authority. We represent a long list of local and international corporations and companies, with hundreds of satisfied customers and countless successes.

Practice Area

Establishing an Israeli Branch of a Foreign Company

Our office specializes in obtaining permits and work visas for foreign experts seeking to work in Israel, and is considered a leading boutique office in the field. The office is consistently ranked in the BDI and DUNS 100 directories. In…

Work Permits for Foreign Experts in Israel

Work Permits for Foreign Workers in Israel Our firm specializes in providing legal assistance to Israeli and global corporations and companies in applying for permits and visas to foreign experts so they can work in Israel. In recent years, we…

Oleh’s visa (Law of Return)

Oleh's visa (Law of Return) The Law of Return delineates the right of every Jew to immigrate to the State of Israel. With regard to the law, “A Jew is a person born to a Jewish mother, or who is…

Visas to the United States

Our office, together with our partners, provides professional immigration legal services to both corporate and individual clients, with an emphasis on employment, family and consular processing issues. With more than 40 years of cumulative experience our areas of expertise include…

Portuguese citizenship / passports

Settling Status of Married/Unmarried Foreign

Settling Status of Married/Unmarried Foreigners Many Israeli citizens are unaware of their right to settle the status of their foreign spouses – whether they are married or not. As part of this, the foreign spouse may obtain inter alia a…

NEWS

17/09/2024- "ncrease of quota for the private recruitment of 3,000 foreign workers for the industrial sector

In light of the labor shortage in many factories across Israel, the Directors’ Committee has approved an additional quota for the private recruitment of 3,000 foreign workers for the industrial sector, which can be utilized until December 31, 2024.

Companies that received recommendations from the Ministry of Economy in previous allocations may now exercise their permit and bring in foreign workers, even from countries with which Israel does not have a bilateral agreement. This is subject to approval from the Population and Immigration Authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and provided that these countries are ranked Tier 1 or Tier 2 in the annual report on human trafficking.

27/06/2024- Easing Measures Announced for Employment of Foreign Construction Workers from India in Israel

In recent months, thousands of foreign workers have arrived in Israel to work in the construction sector under a bilateral agreement between Israel and India. Since some of them are not employed, the Population and Immigration Authority is announcing two important easing measures to address the immediate labor needs in various sectors.

In the Construction Sector: The scope of sectors and professions where foreign construction workers can be employed through corporations has been expanded, including renovation and infrastructure work, essential service facilities, and critical factories. Additionally, the number of required working hours has been reduced, among other measures.

In the Industrial Sector: The option to transfer foreign workers to the industrial sector is now available through the submission of an appropriate request.

18/06/2024-Additional Permits Allocation for the Industrial Sector

We are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Economy has issued an additional 970 permits for the industrial sector. Employers can now hire foreign workers from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, Latvia, the Philippines, Moldova, Sri Lanka, Romania, and Thailand, in addition to the countries listed in the procedure. This change allows more employers to apply for permits, expanding beyond the previously restricted countries with GDP equal to or higher than Israel.

Applications can be submitted until July 14, 2024.

13.06.2024- Approval for Inviting Foreign Experts in the Industrial Sector from Countries with Lower GDP than Israel (including India, the Philippines, and more)

Important Note!

Employers with permits for hiring foreign workers, who received their permit on or after January 1, 2024, and have not yet utilized it, may invite workers from Tier 1 or Tier 2 countries (with lower GDP than Israel), including Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, Latvia, the Philippines, Moldova, Sri Lanka, Romania, and Thailand. Employers wishing to invite workers from other countries must submit a detailed request to the Population and Immigration Authority.

Additionally, employers must meet various commitments, including depositing a bank guarantee for each worker and signing affidavits.

09/01/2024- Updating the Average Salary in the Israeli Economy

As of January 1, 2024, Israel’s National Insurance agency reports that the official average salary in the economy has risen to 12,379 NIS. Consequently, employers are now obligated to pay every foreign expert gross salary of 24,758 NIS (double the average salary). This salary requirement applies to work permits exceeding 3 months and does not apply to short-term work permits (visas up to 90 days).

02/01/2024- New Government Fee Amounts for B/1 Work Visas Effective January 1, 2024

New Fee Structure: Effective from January 1, 2024, the Israeli government has revised the fee amounts for the B/1 work visas for Foreign Experts as follows:

Work Permit Fee: Now set at 1,340 NIS.
Annual Work Visa Fee: Adjusted to 10,875 NIS.
Multiple Entry Visa Fee: Altered to 195 NIS.

16/11/2023- Update to the Ministry of Economy's industrial procedure.

Recently, an update was published to the Ministry of Economy’s industrial procedure regarding the increase of the quota of permits to 3,000 foreign workers for the Israeli industry, as well as the reduction of the required salary for a foreign worker, according to the various professions detailed in the procedure. Please contact us for more information!

09/11/2023-Coming Soon: Announcement of Framework Procedures for Bringing in Foreign Workers and Foreign Experts from India and other Countries for the Israeli Economy

Since the outbreak of the war, the State of Israel has been dealing with an acute shortage of workers in many industries.

As the leading office in the field, our conversations with various government representatives has conveyed that due to the immense shortage of foreign workers, including skilled foreign experts for the industry, the Minister of Economy Nir Barkat is currently working to bring in 160,000 foreign workers from India and other countries, in order to address the worker shortage in industry, construction, agriculture, restaurants, and other sectors.

We are in constant communication with government ministries and we work together with them to develop a convenient procedure for bringing in foreign workers and experts for Israel’s industry. The moment a new procedure is released, we will update our customers.

There is no doubt that the approval of the framework during a time of war and the arrival of skilled workers to the Israeli industry will assist in the functional continuity of the economy in times of emergency, improve the economy, and provide a response to Israeli companies desperate for workers in the industry.

01/11/2023 - Real-time updates - "Iron Swords" War

We at IFTACH HANAN & Co. are in a constant and direct contact with all the relevant officials in all relevant ministries, including with the head of the visa’s unit in the Population and Immigration Authority. We work together to find the benevolent solution which will allow the extension of visas, the entry of foreign experts into Israel and the maintenance of functional continuity of the Israeli economy.

Accordingly, an update will soon be released regarding foreign workers visa extensions including automatic extension.

10/01/2023 Iftach Hanan & Co. Chosen for Work Visa Pilot

Our office has been chosen as the first law firm to pilot the new online work visa system of Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority. We are happy to advise that the new system will shorten the procedure of obtaining work visas. After receiving the approval of PIBA, the employee will receive the license from our office.

ABOUT ME

Adv. Iftach Hanan is one of the leading attorneys in Israel in the field of immigration law. Adv. Hanan serves as Chairman of the Immigration and Foreigners Committee of the Israel Bar Association and uses his status to promote issues of corporate (companies) and private immigration (foreign spouses, Aliyah/immigration processes, etc.) before the Israeli state authorities.
Adv. Hanan has extensive professional experience in all areas of immigration and in particular in the field of relocating foreign experts to Israel. Over the years, Adv. Hanan has advised key players in some of the largest projects carried out in the Israeli economy, in addition to assisting private clients in complex cases with the immigration authorities in Israel.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Sharon Eyal - Sharon Eyal- CEO, Haifa Chemicals South

We have been working with the law firm of Iftach Hanan & Co. for some time in the field of applying for foreign expert work licenses in Israel. As a leading company in our field, we carry out many projects that require the purchase of advanced machinery and upgrading the production system in our factories on a regular basis, while utilizing the services of foreign experts.
From the moment we turned to Adv. Iftach Hanan, we realized that we were already in a different place- a sense of service, professionalism, availability, and providing an efficient and quick response to any problem, issuing work permits on tight schedules, and doing everything possible for the sake of the project. Real professionals, great job!

Erez Ohayon - Indirect property procurement, Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems - Cyclone Ltd., is engaged in the production and design of aerospace parts for the military and civilian market for the best aircraft manufacturers in the United States, and most of its activities are for defense exports.
I would like to thank you and the firm's staff for their fruitful cooperation, and for your thorough, efficient and professional service.
Your guidance in the process of applying for visas has proven itself, particularly against the background of COVID-19 and in light of the complexities involved both with the suppliers abroad and with the authorities in Israel. I enjoy working with you, especially because of the courtesy and sense of partnership for which I am grateful.

Yossi Eli - VP of Management and Resources, HCT

For about two years, our company has been using the services of the Iftach Hanan & Co. law firm for the purpose of applying for long-term and short-term foreign expert work permits.

In light of the complexity that currently exists with the authorities abroad and in Israel regarding the issuing of work permits and the immigration of foreign experts, Iftach Hanan's services have proven themselves more than once to be professional, courteous and fast.

Therefore, I would like to thank Iftach and his dedicated employees for the availability, personal attention, and accompanying services pertaining to the above.

Keren Lougassi - Projects Operations, Coral

We at Coral Energy provide services to a large number of Israeli and international companies.

In recent years, we have been working together with the Iftach Hanan & Co. law firm, which specializes in applying for work permits and work visas for foreign experts who wish to work in Israel.

Adv. Iftach Hanan and the staff in his firm are well versed in immigration law to Israel and in the field of commercial immigration in particular. Their services include responsiveness at any hour of the day, efficient and fast work, and quick and efficient problem-solving.

Throughout our time working together, Iftach and his team have proven their integrity and reliability, professionalism, willingness to work non-routine hours, and impressive results.

We strongly recommend that you contact the Iftach Hanan & Co. law firm when dealing with immigration issues and applying for work permits and work visas for foreign experts and workers.