Decker, Pex, Levi
Dun's 100-ranked Israeli law firm with 40+ lawyers specializing in Portuguese citizenship for Sephardic Jews and European passports. Offices in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Experts in genealogical research and Sephardic heritage documentation. Free eligibility assessments available.
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About Decker, Pex, Levi
Decker, Pex, Levi Law Offices is one of Israel's leading immigration law firms, recognized by Dun's 100 and BDI rankings for excellence in immigration, foreign passports, and citizenship services. Founded by Michael Decker and Joshua Pex, the firm has a team of over 40 lawyers and legal assistants operating from offices in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The firm specializes in Portuguese citizenship for descendants of Sephardic Jews under Portugal's 2015 Law of Return (Decree-Law 30-A/2015), which grants citizenship rights to descendants of Jews expelled from the Iberian Peninsula in the 15th century. They have extensive experience proving Sephardic ancestry through genealogical research, family names, traditions, and documentation from Jewish communities in Porto and Lisbon. Decker, Pex, Levi's Portuguese citizenship services include: • Free eligibility assessments for Sephardic heritage • Genealogical research to prove Sephardic ancestry • Document acquisition in Europe and Israel • Translation and notarization according to Portuguese requirements • Certificate procurement from Portuguese Jewish communities (Porto, Lisbon) • Full application submission and processing • Citizenship applications for spouses and children • Guidance through to passport issuance The firm has proven Sephardic connections for Jews from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, and many other countries where expelled Jews settled. They can also assist clients with less obvious Sephardic origins, including some Ashkenazi Jews. Beyond Portuguese citizenship, the firm handles German passports (for Holocaust survivor descendants), Austrian passports, Polish passports, US immigration (E-2, EB-5, Green Cards), Canadian immigration, immigration to Israel, Aliyah, and general civil and commercial law in Israel. The firm's multilingual team speaks Hebrew, English, Russian, Spanish, and other languages, enabling effective communication with clients worldwide. They offer Zoom consultations for overseas clients.
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What is Decker, Pex, Levi and what is their specialization?
Decker, Pex, Levi is a Dun's 100-ranked Israeli law firm with 40+ lawyers specializing in immigration, foreign passports, and citizenship. They are experts in Portuguese citizenship for Sephardic Jews, as well as German and Austrian passports for Holocaust survivor descendants and US immigration.
How does the Portuguese citizenship process for Sephardic Jews work?
The firm handles the entire process: free eligibility assessment, genealogical research to prove Sephardic ancestry, document acquisition and translation, obtaining certificates from Portuguese Jewish communities (Porto or Lisbon), application submission, and guidance through to passport issuance. They specialize in proving Sephardic heritage through family names, traditions, and lineage.
Who is eligible for Portuguese citizenship through Sephardic ancestry?
Descendants of Jews expelled from Spain and Portugal in the 15th century are eligible. This includes Jews from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, and other countries where expelled Jews settled. Even some Ashkenazi Jews may qualify if they can prove Sephardic ancestry.
Where are Decker, Pex, Levi offices located?
The firm has two offices in Israel: Tel Aviv (Derech Menachem Begin 150) and Jerusalem (Yad Harutsim St 10). They offer Zoom meetings for overseas clients and can be reached at +972 3-3724722 (Tel Aviv) or +972 2-3810013 (Jerusalem).
What other European passports does Decker, Pex, Levi handle?
Beyond Portuguese citizenship, the firm handles German passports and Austrian passports for descendants of Holocaust survivors under updated 2020 citizenship laws, Polish passports, Romanian passports, Lithuanian passports, Dutch passports, Bulgarian passports, and French passports.
Does Decker, Pex, Levi handle US immigration?
Yes, the firm has a dedicated US immigration practice handling E-2 investor visas, EB-5 investment visas, Green Cards (employment and family-based), work visas, and other US immigration processes. They also handle Canadian immigration.
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