What is the process for regularizing immigration status at a PIBA office?

Book an appointment at a PIBA regional office in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer Sheva, or another location via the government appointment portal. Bring your passport, entry documents, evidence of ties to Israel, and a written explanation of your situation. PIBA officers have discretion to extend your stay, issue a temporary status, or initiate deportation proceedings. Attending with an Israeli immigration attorney significantly improves outcomes.