Validity periods extended for certain visas By: Andres Trujillo November 2, 2023 News Israel Comments are off for this post. Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority announced it would extend the validity of some visas due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Key Read More
Episode 47: Proposed changes to the H-1B lottery By: Andres Trujillo October 26, 2023 Podcast H-1B, H-1B Modernization, Podcast Comments are off for this post. Israeli nationals are now eligible for visa-free travel to the United States. Europe officially postpones its travel authorization program. And Read More
Applications open for visa-free travel to US for eligible Israeli nationals By: JS Digital October 19, 2023 News Global Mobility, Visa Application Comments are off for this post. The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that visa-free travel for Israeli nationals has begun. Key Points: In September, the United States Read More
Episode 46: An interview with BAL CEO Jeremy Fudge By: JS Digital October 19, 2023 Podcast Global Mobility, H-1B Comments are off for this post. A proposal to modify the H-1B and F-1 visa programs clears White House review. The U.S. halts visa services in Read More
US halts visa services in Israel, focuses on assisting US citizens By: JS Digital October 16, 2023 News Global Mobility Comments are off for this post. The United States has halted immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services in Israel amid ongoing security concerns. Key Points: Visa services are unavailable Read More
Update on security situation in Israel By: JS Digital October 10, 2023 News Global Mobility Comments are off for this post. Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel over the weekend, prompting a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Read More
Israel to join US Visa Waiver Program By: Andres Trujillo September 27, 2023 News Comments are off for this post. The Biden administration announced Wednesday that Israel has been designated into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. Key Points: By Nov. 30, the Read More
Holiday closures may slow processing By: Andres Trujillo September 6, 2023 News Processing Times Comments are off for this post. IMPACT — MEDIUM Israeli government offices will be closed in the coming weeks as the country observes Rosh Hashanah, Yom Read More
Israel updates policies on entry for certain U.S. dual citizens By: Andres Trujillo August 3, 2023 News Comments are off for this post. The Israeli government recently announced that American citizens who hold dual citizenship in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon or Syria may obtain Read More
New travel rules for US citizens with Palestinian ID cards By: Andres Trujillo July 25, 2023 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT — MEDIUM Israel is now allowing entry to U.S. citizens of Palestinian origin, who hold Palestinian identification cards or Read More