Professional information :
As stated above, the law in the State of Israel allows settlement in Israel primarily for Jews and their families, Israelis and their families, and recognized refugees. However, in contrast to them, other foreign citizens do not receive permission to reside in Israel solely because of their affection for the country or its residents.
However, in special cases where exceptional circumstances have arisen, an application for status in Israel on humanitarian grounds may be submitted. The application is reviewed by a special committee (which includes representatives from the Ministry of the Interior, Welfare, Health, the Police, etc.). The applicant for status must convince the committee that if he does not remain in Israel, he will suffer serious harm and that there is justification for his absorption in the country.
This is a complicated procedure and requires the care and guidance of an attorney specializing in the field, given the difficulty in proving the circumstances and the small number of applications approved by the committee. Our firm, Shemer-Halevi, Shamir & Co., has extensive experience in this type of procedure with the Authority. We will be happy to guide you through the process, examining the case in its entirety and providing you with the best representation possible.
