MK Dan Illouz has submitted a bill seeking to ease the process of absorption while allowing to work in the medical field automatically in accordance with European Union regulations.
MK Dan Illouz (Likud): "Immigrating to the State of Israel is a Zionist value of the highest order, and the State of Israel must ensure a comfortable and gentle reception for every Jew who chooses to immigrate to the land of his ancestors.
One of the main barriers to immigration and absorption is the process of recognizing the professional licenses of immigrants and returning residents.
Many of the immigrants who arrive in Israel do not enjoy a successful absorption and return to their countries of origin after having given up on getting their licenses recognized, some of them veteran professionals.
This is in addition to many Jews who choose in advance not to immigrate to Israel for fear that their licenses will not be recognized.
As an Oleh myself, I see deep importance in settling this matter and I am hopeful that this change will make it easier for immigrants in the process of their absorption in Israel."