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Israeli officials have announced that the new electronic travel authorization system (Marom ETA – IL) has been postponed to Jan. 2025.
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Additional Information: The online portal will still require individuals to obtain approval prior to their travel and does not replace the discretion of border control officials. Applications must be submitted electronically at least 72 hours before the expected entry date. The system is designed to provide instant approval.
BAL Analysis: The government is launching the system to modernize its entry procedures while also strengthening security measures.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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Israeli officials announced that its new electronic travel authorization system (Marom ETA-IL) will be implemented as of Aug. 1.
Israeli officials have announced that foreign employees in the non-expert category within the industry sector now have until April 14 to submit their work permit applications.
BAL Analysis: The government extended the visas of all foreign workers in the hotel sector only until March 31, 2024. The government also granted a three-month extension to the work licenses for all foreign workers in the domestic nursing and agriculture sectors. An automatic extension for any other foreign worker visa category has not been announced. As such, in the absence of clear government guidelines, clients should consider options carefully and employers should be aware of the expiration dates for their respective employment permits.
Effective April 1, Israel’s minimum monthly salary will be updated to 5,880 NIS (about US$1,600) gross per month.
• The new minimum monthly salary will apply to foreign nationals employed in short-term employment authorization programs, as well as to 2(a)(5) asylum and protection seekers and general B-1 visa holders.
• Employers seeking to obtain or renew a work permit or who have a pending application on or after April 1 must increase the foreign national’s minimum salary to comply with the new rule. Immigration applications that do not meet the minimum salary will be rejected.
• The minimum monthly salary update is designed to help align wages with the rising cost of living.
BAL Analysis: Employers hiring foreign nationals must guarantee that their employees receive at least the updated minimum salary. Businesses may see an increase in labor costs because of the new minimum wage. Employers should take the new minimum monthly salary into account when planning their 2024 budgets.
Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority announced it would extend the validity of some visas due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
BAL Analysis: The situation in Israel remains volatile, and immigration and travel rules may change with little or no notice. BAL will continue following developments and will provide updates as information becomes available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
Copyright © 2023 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
Israeli nationals are now eligible for visa-free travel to the United States. Europe officially postpones its travel authorization program. And U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services proposes big changes to the H-1B lottery.
Get this news and more in the new episode of BAL’s podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, available on Apple, Spotify and Google Podcasts or on the BAL news site.
This alert has been provided by the BAL US Practice Group.
The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that visa-free travel for Israeli nationals has begun.
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Additional Information: Israel worked for years to obtain entry into the U.S. VWP. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Israel “put forth a significant whole-of-government effort to meet all program requirements, including passing multiple new laws, establishing information sharing systems, and implementing new entry procedures for all U.S. citizens.” Israel will be the 41st member of the VWP.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group.
Copyright ©2023 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
A proposal to modify the H-1B and F-1 visa programs clears White House review. The U.S. halts visa services in Israel. And an interview with BAL CEO Jeremy Fudge.
Get this news and more in the new episode of BAL’s podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, available on Apple, Spotify and Google Podcasts or on the BAL news site.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group.
The United States has halted immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services in Israel amid ongoing security concerns.
BAL Analysis: Visa services are not available in Israel at this time. The situation continues to evolve and travel rules and procedures may change with little or no notice. U.S. citizens in Israel are encouraged to monitor State Department websites for updates. Employers looking to move employees out of Israel can contact BAL at GCITeam@bal.com for information about the options available to them. BAL will continue following the situation and will provide updates as information becomes available.
Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel over the weekend, prompting a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Fighting is expected to continue. The U.S. Embassy in Israel stated, “The situation in Israel remains dynamic; mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning.”
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BAL Analysis: The situation in Israel continues to evolve and travel rules and procedures may change with little or no notice. U.S. citizens are encouraged to monitor State Department websites for updates. Employers looking to move employees out of Israel can contact BAL at GCITeam@bal.com for information about the options available to them. BAL will continue following the situation and will provide updates as information becomes available.