Alexander served in the Soviet Navy from 1969 to 1970. Since there is a customary waiting period of 5 years after demobilization before one is allowed to leave the Soviet Union. Alexander was unable to emigrate with his mother when she left in 1973. Her departure was precipitated by the untimely death of her husband. who had been a construction engineer. Alexanders grandparents were able to join his mother in Israel. so now Alexander is without his family. Alexander has repeatedly applied for a visa to join his family in Israel. He has been refused on the grounds that during his military service he was privy to important military information. Presumably. this is the reason for the 5year wait after demobilization.
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