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Israeli Consulates Prepare for Sanctions
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Israeli consulates worldwide have received instructions to prepare for the reimposition of sanctions.
As an initial measure, the committee will halt the issuance of passports to Israeli citizens at consulates across the globe. It is highly probable that in the next phase, sanctions will also be implemented regarding the issuance of B-1 work visas for foreign experts, similar to what occurred during the previous strike.
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The labor dispute stems
from the workers' demands for improved wages and working conditions, citing
violations of collective agreements.
Kan-Tor & Acco, an immigration law firm, strongly advises
employers to expedite the processing of visas for their employees. This
recommendation is particularly crucial for cases where the visa has already
been processed and is awaiting issuance at the consulate.
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Israel's Jan-May 2023 Visitor Arrivals Reach New Heights
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From January to May 2023, a total of 1.76 million visitors came to Israel, compared to 791,300 in 2022 and 2.03 million in 2019. Among these visitors, 443,000 were from the United States, 114,500 from France, 95,900 from Germany, 94,700 from the United Kingdom, and 88,300 from Russia.
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U.S. State Department Delays Fee Increases to
June 17, 2023
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The United States Department has delayed the
planned increase of consular fees from May 30, 2023 to June 17, 2023. This fee
increase is intended for nonimmigrant visa applications, as well as Border
Crossing Cards.
For non-petition-based nonimmigrant visas, the application
processing fees will be raised by $25, from $160 to $185. Fees for H, L, O, P,
Q, and R visas will be raised by $15, from $190 to $205. The E category fee
will be $315.
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Best Regards, Amit Acco, Senior Partner - Israeli Law Morgan Rosinia, Partner - US Law Kan-Tor & Acco
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