A new measure led by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration seeks to significantly streamline the licensing process for new immigrants in specific professional fields.
The regulation, proposed by Minister Ofir Sofer, was approved by the government and will allow professionals to begin the accreditation process before arriving in the country, thus eliminating the long waiting periods that can currently extend from 6 to 12 months or more.
The reform will focus on specific professions that require licenses, excluding areas such as law, and seeks not only to accelerate the integration of olim into the labor market but also to strengthen the Israeli economy by helping to fill gaps in essential sectors such as medicine, engineering, social work, education and finance.
According to estimates, the implementation of this reform could generate up to NIS 3.8 billion for the Israeli economy by 2034, while also saving NIS 2.1 billion in lost labor and training costs.
The initiative also seeks to bring Israel into line with other OECD countries that have implemented accelerated licensing processes.
Don't make me laugh... there are thousands of doctors who have graduated and can't find work.