I applied for an A-1 visa through the local Ministry of the Interior office in Be'er Sheva, Israel. I initially came on a tourist visa. I gave all the documentation I was told to give. Is there any way I can expedite this? How do I even check the status?
I have been offered a job in Israel but can't be employed until my visa situation is worked out. Thanks!
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Israel is known for having some serious bureaucratic backlogs, so it is hard to give you a timeframe for you.
It might be an idea to get hold of an immigration lawyer who can give you more information on the ground.
For a general overview please read our Visas for Israel page.
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