Date : 11/15/2021 1:28:40 PM
From : "MiddleEastIPCA"
To : "Chana Leib"
Cc : "Leslie Kaufman" , "MiddleEastIPCA"
Subject : Re: Ron Velozny - DS 3053
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Dear Chana,

Thank you for sharing the attached flight itinerary.  Mr. Velozny's attorney had informed us that travel plans would be forthcoming as the stay motion was denied.  I'll share a copy of the itinerary with our Prevention team so that they can track the return.  I'll also let you know if I hear any additional information.

Sincerely,

Kristen Schapowal

Country Officer

U.S. Department of State|Office of Children's Issues

Phone: 888-407-4747| Fax: 202-485-6221

Email: MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov   Web:  travel.state.gov 


From: Chana Leib <chanale@justice.gov.il>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 1:34 AM
To: MiddleEastIPCA <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Cc: Leslie Kaufman <LeslieK@justice.gov.il>
Subject: RE: Ron Velozny - DS 3053
 

Dear Kristen,

 

I wanted to update you that we heard from Nir Velozny that after the court decided on the return of the children to Israel the mother filed an appeal. The appeal is still being heard, but the court denied her stay motion (attached).

As per the instructions of the court, the mother submitted her flight plans (attached).

 

We will keep you posted as to the actual return taking place.

 

All the best,

Chana

 

Chana Leib | Department of International Affairs | Office of the State Attorney

7 Mahal St. | Jerusalem 97765 | Israel

Tel: 073-3928101 | Fax: 02-5419644

E-mail: ChanaLe@justice.gov.il

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From: MiddleEastIPCA <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:17 PM
To: Leslie Kaufman‏ <LeslieK@justice.gov.il>
Cc: Chana Leib‏ <chanale@justice.gov.il>; MiddleEastIPCA‏ <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Subject: Re: Ron Velozny - DS 3053

 

Hi Leslie,

 

We looking into this on our end.  I hope to get an answer back to you soon! 

 

Best,

 

Kristen Schapowal

Country Officer

U.S. Department of State|Office of Children's Issues

Phone: 888-407-4747| Fax: 202-485-6221

Email: MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov   Web:  travel.state.gov 

 

From: Leslie Kaufman <LeslieK@justice.gov.il>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 3:44 PM
To: MiddleEastIPCA <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Cc: Chana Leib <chanale@justice.gov.il>
Subject: RE: Ron Velozny - DS 3053

 

Hi Kristen,

 

Sorry, I wrote "Israel" instead of United States. I meant to ask whether under US law the child can leave the United States on an Israeli passport, or whether he must leave the US on an American passport – could he be prevented from leaving the US if he doesn't have an American passport.

 

Sorry about the confusion!

 

Best,

Leslie

 

From: MiddleEastIPCA <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 8:08 PM
To: Leslie Kaufman‏ <LeslieK@justice.gov.il>
Cc: Chana Leib‏ <chanale@justice.gov.il>; MiddleEastIPCA‏ <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Subject: Re: Ron Velozny - DS 3053

 

Hi Leslie,

 

I haven't heard anything further from Mr. Velozny's U.S. attorney, but I will follow up.  Regarding the passport, I know that individuals with Israeli citizenship, regardless of other nationality, including U.S. citizenship, must enter and depart Israel using their Israeli passports.  The child could leave Israel and travel back to the U.S. with either a valid visa or they could apply for a new U.S. passport at the Embassy.

 

Best,

 

Kristen Schapowal

Country Officer

U.S. Department of State|Office of Children's Issues

Phone: 888-407-4747| Fax: 202-485-6221

Email: MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov   Web:  travel.state.gov 

 

From: Leslie Kaufman <LeslieK@justice.gov.il>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 10:34 AM
To: MiddleEastIPCA <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Cc: Chana Leib <chanale@justice.gov.il>
Subject: RE: Ron Velozny - DS 3053

 

Dear Kristen,

 

Mr. Velozny's attorney in Israel has just contacted us as well concerning the passport of the older son.

In your e-mail last week you stated that if the mother was going to appeal the judgment, she would have to apply to stay the execution of the judgment and if so, it was expected that she would do so any day. Are you able to update us as to whether she has done so? If she hasn't and the judgment is executable now, we will inquire as to how quickly an Israeli passport could be obtained. Normally they can be obtained quickly, so as to meet the goals of the Convention. Would the child be able to leave Israel on an Israeli passport, or must he have a valid American passport?

 

Best regards,

Leslie

 

Leslie Kaufman | Office of the State Attorney  |Department of International Affairs

Central Authority for Israel – Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

Ministry of Justice

7 Mahal Street | Jerusalem, Israel | 97765

Tel: +972-73-3928115 Fax: +972-2-5419644

E-mail: LeslieK@justice.gov.il

 

 

 

From: MiddleEastIPCA <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 3:01 PM
To: Leslie Kaufman‏ <LeslieK@justice.gov.il>
Cc: Chana Leib‏ <chanale@justice.gov.il>; MiddleEastIPCA‏ <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Subject: Fw: Ron Velozny - DS 3053

 

Dear Leslie,

 

I hope you are well.  I'm not sure if Mr. Velozny has reached out to you yet, but it appears that his oldest son's passports are expired and he will need a new one issued in order to return.  I'm not sure whether there is a preference to obtain an Israeli vs. U.S. passport in this situation, but I do know that there has been a long waiting period to obtain U.S. passports here.  

 

I can speak with my colleagues in Prevention to see if there's anything that can be done to expedite the process if he chooses to apply for a U.S. passport, but I wanted to know whether it might be quicker to apply for a new Israeli passport.

 

Best,

 

Kristen Schapowal

Country Officer

U.S. Department of State|Office of Children's Issues

Phone: 888-407-4747| Fax: 202-485-6221

Email: MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov   Web:  travel.state.gov 

From: Marisa.Marinelli@hklaw.com <Marisa.Marinelli@hklaw.com>
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 2:13 PM
To: MiddleEastIPCA <MiddleEastIPCA@state.gov>
Cc: Qian.Shen@hklaw.com <Qian.Shen@hklaw.com>; stosh.silivos@hklaw.com <stosh.silivos@hklaw.com>
Subject: FW: Ron Velozny - DS 3053

 

Kristen –

 

We are reaching out because there is something that perhaps you or the Israeli state department can help us with.  Mr. Velozny’s oldest son’s, Ron, two passports (US and Israel) are expired.  Please see his email below and the attachments here.  His wife is not cooperating in having new passports issued, and in any event, we understand that it is taking many months to renew US passports.  The concern is that she will use the expired passports as an excuse to avoid repatriating the children.  Is this something you/your department can help with, or is there someone in the Israeli state department who can help Mr. Velozny?  Thank you.

 

Marisa Marinelli | Holland & Knight
Partner
Holland & Knight LLP
31 West 52nd Street | New York, New York 10019
Phone 212.513.3239 | Fax 212.341.7131
marisa.marinelli@hklaw.com | www.hklaw.com

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From: Nir Velozny <nirosan1@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2021 5:12 PM
To: Marinelli, Marisa (NYC - X73239) <Marisa.Marinelli@hklaw.com>; Silivos, Stosh M (NYC - X73533) <stosh.silivos@hklaw.com>; Shen, Qian (Sheila) (NYC - X73521) <Qian.Shen@hklaw.com>; Yaron Vilosny <vilosny@yahoo.com>; R BSV <Bsv.lawoffice@gmail.com>; רווית בן סרוק - וילוז'ני <bensaroukadv@gmail.com>
Subject: Ron Velozny - DS 3053

 

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Dear Marisa

per ron request to get a new passport you will find attached the Form Ds 3053 notary.

The original is on the way to the latest ron velozny address in nyc with his mom's family.

I don't have a copy of his new passport, only the old one attached Plus my passport.

 

Ron Velozny

145 West 67th street Apt 19D

New York, NY . Zip 10023

Usa

 

I wanted to get Ron a new israeli passport but I need the latest passport photo (can be ready in 14 days).

with no success after many messages and requests for the last 2 months.

 

Let me know if we can speed up the process

 

Best regards with love and peace from israel

 

Nir Velozny

+972 543000-3322

 

 

 


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