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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? A new program will allow spouses of B-1 foreign experts to obtain Israeli work authorization as dependents.
What does the change mean? Under a one-year pilot program, legally married spouses of B-1 experts will be eligible to work freely without needing to be sponsored by a specific employer.
Background: Israel’s cabinet ministers approved the one-year pilot program Sunday.
Spouses of B-1 experts will be eligible to apply for dependent visas and employment authorization documents (whose duration will match the B-1 employee’s visa, which is valid for one year initially and renewable every year for a total of five years and three -months). A spouse’s employment authorization document allows free access to the Israeli labor market, including full-time, part-time, in-office and remote employment, subject to the minimum gross monthly wage of 4,650 shekels (about US$1,220) for full-time work.
BAL Analysis: The program provides a significant benefit to B-1 workers and family members who qualify under the criteria. BAL is following this development and will report as implementation details become available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Israel. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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