Extensions Limited for Work Permits and B-1 Visas Beyond 63 Months

Israel

Employers of foreign experts under work permits and B-1 visas can no longer extend such visas beyond 63 months, according to instruction to the Ministry of Interior by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy. Prior to this policy change, extensions were allowed in exceptional cases.  This instruction is expected to indefinitely delay pending work permit and B-1 visa extension applications.

The relevant ministries are reevaluating the current extension process and further policy changes are likely.

What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals

Those with pending applications should contact their immigration professional to discuss the potential impact of this policy change.

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].

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