Employers May Apply For Work Permits And Visas For Preferential Occupations

Key Points  

• Until June 8, employers in Israel have a new opportunity to apply for work permits and work visas to hire foreign nationals in preferential occupations of the industry sector.  
• Applications must be submitted to the Israeli Ministry of Economics no later than June 8, 2021.
• Upon approval, a subsequent application must be sent to the Work Permit Unit, which will issue the approved work permit. 
• This temporary regulation is limited to foreign national applicants from the U.S., most EU countries, Australia, Singapore and a select few other specified countries. 
• There is a maximum quota of 2,000 permits available.
• The list of eligible occupations to hire for is divided into four groups:
  • Group 1: Industrial, manufacturing and mechanical engineers.