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Partial
Strike of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Effecting Consular and Apostil
Processes
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As previously advised on KTA Client Alert February 2022, employees of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and the consular sections within all Israeli missions worldwide have declared an effective partial strike. The partial strike is still ongoing.
During the strike, no apostile services are being provided (formal document legalization). The Work visa process at Israeli
consulates is slower and in some random consulates is not being provided at all (for example: currently San Francisco and Moscow Consulates does not process B-1 work visas)
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The strike is a result of a long dispute between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over consular employees’ compensation and taxation benefits. Employers and foreign nationals should take the un-expected and random scope partial strike into consideration. KTA recommends contacting the consulate prior to traveling for the visa process, to verify if the particular post is striking. Additionally, employers should take into account delays resulting from apostile applications delays. If an urgent process is pending, please update your Client Manager at Kan-Tor & Acco
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Israel - Upcoming Immigration Office Holiday Closures
2022
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Israeli government offices will be closed
during the following dates:
Passover and Mimuna: 14 April 2022 - 26
April 2022
Independence Day: 5 May 2022
No work permits
or visa applications will be adjudicated during the holidays.
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Israeli consular posts abroad will also suspend
their operations or conduct limited processing.
Visa applicants may experience processing
and issuance delays following the closures. Employers should take the
processing and issuance delays into consideration when setting start dates.
Visa applicants should check with their
local consulate for specific information on holiday operations.
Employers and foreign nationals should take the holidays into consideration.
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Best Regards, Amit Acco, Senior Partner - Israeli Law KAN-TOR & ACCO
Global Site: www.ktalegal.com
Disclaimer: The content herein is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice. Readers are advised not act upon the contained information without professional advice. No portion of this newsletter may be reproduced without express permission. © Kan-Tor & Acco law firm |
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