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What is the change? Israel has resumed issuance of B-1 visa extensions for foreign experts beyond 63 months.
What does the change mean? Although authorities have not yet issued an official statement, they have apparently resolved issues that put the extensions on hold last month.
Background: Israeli law allows employers to sponsor foreign experts on B-1 visas for up to 63 months. The visas may be extended in exceptional cases. In September, the Ministry of Interior halted the extensions while it reviewed regulations.
BAL Analysis: Employers may resume applications for B-1 extensions. BAL will continue to update clients on any changes to Israel’s policy on the extensions.
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