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The Ministry of Interior is the administrative office dealing with all visa and  immigrant status issues in Israel, including work visas, visitor visas, student visas, resident visas, etc.  All matters pertaining to visa extensions and/or change of visa status in Israel are adjudicated by the Israeli Ministry of Interior.  Generally, most U.S. and Canadian citizens do not require visas to enter Israel for tourist or business purposes, but they will require visas for work, student or resident purposes.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the administrative office dealing with all immigrant and non-immigrant status issues in the U.S.  However, USCIS does not issue visas to enter the U.S.  Therefore it is almost always preferable to request visa processing at a consulate abroad when filing applications for immigrant or non-immigrant status with USCIS.

Although it is possible to apply for a change of status or extension of stay in both the U.S. and Israel, one should consult with an immigration attorney before doing so.

• See also Employment Based Immigrant Visas to the U.S.
• See also Family Based Immigration to the U.S.

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