Mixed-Race Married Couples

Every Israeli citizen has the basic right to choose his/her own a spouse and get married, start a family and raise children, even if their spouse is not an Israeli citizen.

This may seem a trivial matter and yet when a person arrives at the Ministry of Interior in order to resolve the status of their spouse, he/she may encounter numerous difficulties and face significant bureaucratic obstacles and delays.

This will most likely result in a delay in the regularization of status at best – and will trigger a deportation warrant at worst.

Remember, when things go wrong, it will often become increasingly difficult to repair the damage that has already been done.

This is the exact reason why we recommend you consult with an experienced lawyer specializing in Immigration Law and the Regularization of Status in the State of Israel before you set foot in the Ministry of Interior.

Furthermore, experience has shown us time and time again that dealing with the decision-makers in the Ministry should be conducted under up-close and personal supervision of an expert attorney who is thoroughly familiar with the procedure, a person who has the knowledge to help you obtain the the status you wish to receive, allowing you to continue to live your life in Israel in peace.

In some cases we have found that people tend to drag on the marriage even when their personal life and relationship is no longer what it used to be.

They do so because they are afraid of losing their status and so they remain committed to a relationship that harms them, their spouse and their children (if there are any).

We tell you this because it’s important to remember that often times it is quite possible to keep your legal status in Israel even after your marriage or relationship has dissolved: We recommend you consult with an expert attorney that will guide you through the entire process and will allow you to maximize your chances to remain in Israel in such a case.