Registration Criteria:Proof of Iranian citizenship. General Kamali reportedly added that "for those who live outside of the country, the option of paying off military service had been cancelled earlier this year. Somewhat less than half of white males, aged 20-39, enlisted in the Union Army, while almost all military age Confederate males served. [Accessed 25 Mar. Procedure for Obtaining: For children receiving their first birth certificate, one of the parents or a paternal grandparent must be present and produce a report of the childs birth from the hospital, along with the parents birth certificates. Al Jazeera reports that volunteers start their service at 18 years of age (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. Virtual Embassy Iran ir.usembassy.gov, U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi ae.usembassy.gov. Sina Azodi. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. 2014], Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). Tehran's forces had more combat experience in mobile conventional warfare than their Gulf Arab rivals, but that experience was rapidly aging. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as Mr. Doe, the principal visa holder. Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. According to the IHRDC, "in general males are expected to serve for a period of 20 months" and "[f]or service in impoverished areas, the duration can last 24 months while service in boundary areas can last 22 months" (7 Nov. 2013). OFFICIAL TRANSLATION FROM PERSIAN Emblem Police Administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran MILITARY SERVICE EXEMPTION CARD This card is valid only for peace period Scanned photo of the Holder National ID No.
2014], Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases. I was a 19-year-old high school graduate when I was ordered to report at 4 am to the headquarters of the Law Enforcement Department of the Draft in downtown Tehran. "Shamsi to Gregorian Converter." Alternate Documents: For mass exemptions, a copy of the exemption announcement and the birth certificate (proof of their condition) can be provided in lieu of exemption card. The total period of service is twenty-five years, divided as follows: two years of active military service, six years in standby military service for draftees, then eight years in first-stage reserve and nine years in second-stage reserve. Management: (+9821)66707131-9 Effective February 24, 2023, the Implementation of Additional Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Refinements to Existing Controls rule (the "Russia/Belarus Rule") amends the EAR by:. Few draft dodgers, if any, were sent to jail; the normal procedure was to fine them the equivalent of US$75 (1986 exchange rate). Iranian-citizen males aged 18-34 are required to perform military service, unless exempt. It could also have meant that conscription was not replacing war losses or retirements. [a]ccording to the most recent resolutions, foreign resident draftees who have left the country before the date 29/12/1382 [19 March 2004 (Taghvim.com 28 Mar.
Gay Iranian man dead in alleged 'honor killing,' rights group says In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7). Iran's 1986 population of approximately 48.2 million (including approximately 2.6 million refugees) gave the armed forces a large pool from which to fill its manpower needs, despite the existence of rival irregular forces. This means a temporary marriage would not disqualify an alien from a K-1 fianc (e) visa and would not be considered a marriage for determining whether an alien meets the definition of child (under 21 and unmarried). Document Name:Kart-e Shenasayi-e Melli; or Kart-e Melli (National Card), Issuing Authority:National Organization for Civil Registration. January 2009. 26 December 2013. Afshon Ostovar. According to Al-Monitor, men who refuse military service and do not have an exemption are "ineligible" for government jobs and are furthermore "not hired for high-paying jobs" (19 Dec. 2014). You will not be able to access U.S. or foreign bank accounts using . After the bitter experience of the Donald Trump administrations Muslim ban, subsequent withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, and maximum pressure campaign, easing restrictions on the immigration of innocent Iranians, who had no choice about serving in the IRGC, could be a collateral benefit of restoring the JCPOA. However, unlike members of al-Qaeda or the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS)whose members are presumably committed to the groups ideologies, aims, and terrorist methodsmost members of the IRGC are conscripts and had no choice about which military branch they would join to fulfill their required military service. Alireza Fazeli Monfared, 20, was executed after they discovered a letter saying he had been exempted from the military service due to his sexuality, according to 6Rang. This regulation was expected to be in effect up to 04/11/1390 [24 January 2012. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee). _____. A computer engineer would serve as a computer operator and so on.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran December 2010. 2014], _____. [Accessed 24 Mar. (Factiva), Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP). [Accessed 13 Mar. "Iran and Israel: Comparing Military Machines." MILITARY CARD: Iranian applicants need to provide original, copy and certified English translation of military card. For those who live in the country, paying to avoid military service has not always been offered" (Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013). The IHRDC indicates that "many young males of military age" attempt to avoid military service through "exemptions or by informal and illegal means through monetary bribes to officials" (7 Nov. 2014). This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. "M" means multiple times. [Accessed 14 Mar. The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest. The new version presents the spouses information on two facing pages and the childrens information on a subsequent page. 2014], Al-Monitor. Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. By 1986 the country's overall literacy rate was estimated at 50 percent, a dramatic improvement. Individuals may volunteer for active duty at age 16. Under Iranian law, a designation as a homosexual or transsexual/transgender is considered to constitute a medical and psychological condition that warrants an exemption from compulsory military service. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. Certified Copies Available:Certified copies are not available. Asking for the military exemption card is just a convenient way to refuse you. 2014], United Kingdom (UK).
A 2013 UK Home Office Country of Origin Information Report indicates that, according to a translation of the website of the Iranian Embassy in the UK, the only male child must be over the age of 18 and his father must be over the age of 60 (UK 26 Sept. 2013, 56); being "the sole caretaker of a parent, a minor or ill sibling or ill grandparents" (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2014) or, according to Al-Monitor, only children caring for parents (19 Dec. 2013); being "a man who has demonstrated exceptional scholastic achievement" (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2014); Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) states that members of the Basij are exempt from military service (19 June 2009), while an article in the Middle East Journal indicates that this is a "possibility" if they are active in the Basij for 5 years or more (30 June 2013); "those who work in industries vital to the government or military" may also be exempt, according to Al-Monitor (19 Dec. 2013). N.d.b. Compulsory conscription has been in effect since 1926, when Reza Shah's Military Service Act was passed by the Majlis. International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR). Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Completion of Military Service or Exemption from Service, or filling out Formno.104 for granting permission to exit once a year (for those required to do Military service and those born after 1338 (1959) who have not yet done their service and are not in possession of any Exemptions and have left the (Denmark Feb. 2013, 70).
DOC Official Translation - ! Those seeking relief for medical reasons had to serve but were not sent on combat duty. International Relations: (+9821)66746460 However, unlike their government, which has hostile relations with the United States, many of these draftees yearn to pursue a better life in the US and fulfill their dreams. Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Completion of Military Service or Exemption from Service, or filling out Form#104 for granting permission to exit once . The death certificate issued by the physician, hospital, or cemetery official; or the presence of two witnesses before the relevant civil registration office. "Programme Summary of Iranian TV News 1630gmt 4 May 2013." About 3,000,000 were rejected for physical reasons But it became the rule in many induction centers that if there were any doubt at all as to whether a registrant would perform satisfactorily, he should be rejected. Iran has a compulsory military service requirement for all Iranian men when they reach the age of 19. 2014], _____. The conscript military service obligation is 18-24 months. The new digital version contains the individual's national ID number (also found on the right-hand side of the passport biodata page) and a bar code. While Iranian law considers them to be legitimate children, issues could arise concerning parental consent. In fact, the vast majority of the combat-trained labor power Iran developed during the Iran-Iraq War left military service by the mid-1990s. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto).
Iran - Military Conscription Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast. N.d.a. [Accessed 28 Mar. Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for. Most IRGC draftees end up doing similar jobs, too, including running personal errands for officers. You can extend your status for free if you. N.d. "IFOR - International Fellowship of Reconciliation." Diplomatic relations with Iran were severed on April 7, 1980. The 1955 U.S.-Iran Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights is now terminated. Example: John Doe is a national of the country of Z that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. His wife and child are nationals of the country of Y which has no treaty with the U.S. By (Factiva), _____.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Human Rights Watch reports that "several individuals who had received exemptions based on their sexual orientation" faced discrimination in employment, "because their identification cards stated the reasons for their exemption as 'behavioural disorders' such as 'sexual deviancy'" (Dec. 2010, 24). According to a January 2009 study on kidney donor attitudes in the Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases, some of the donors surveyed had donated a kidney in order "to be exempted from the military service" (36). The IHRDC indicates that this applies to both secondary and university students that are attending classes (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013). Renewals of old birth certificates or replacements of lost birth certificates are available by applying in person at the registry office. Human Rights Watch indicates that in order to "prove" their sexual orientation or gender identity, men must undergo "numerous" "humiliating" physical and psychological tests and exams, which may be costly, and they may also encounter administrative barriers, such as "few doctors" to perform such tests and doctors that refuse to perform them without parental accompaniment (Dec. 2010, 24-26). I would end up being picked by the IRIAF, but the process was arbitrary. And you need to apply to the embassy for an "exit stamp" (mohr e khorooj) . IranSource provides a holistic look at Irans internal dynamics, global and regional policies, and posture through unique analysis of current events and long-term, strategic issues related to Iran. The first is an ecclesiastical marriage certificate issued by the local spiritual assembly a booklet with the signatures of the couple, the person officiating the ceremony, and nine witnesses. Email: un@sabteahval.ir, Document Name:Shenasnameh (Birth certificate or identity certificate), Issuing Authority:National Organization of Civil Registration. Out of the manpower pool of registrants about 17,000,000 available at that time, over 10,000,000 were drafted [the total number who served was over 16,000,000, as younger men became of draft age]. There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. 2014], _____. According to the US CIA World Factbook, recruitment age for the Law Enforcement Forces is 17 (ibid.). The IHRDC indicates that some exemptions "on account of physical or mental health problems or disabilities" include "schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, manic-depressive tendencies and other serious mental illnesses" (7 Nov. 2013). This gain was also reflected in the regular armed forces. This website or its third-party tools use cookies, which are necessary for its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. Two witnesses are required. Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:White booklet with handwritten data. Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee. 19 June 2009. During the Vietnam War (1964-1973) 8,744,000 served, but by the time conscription ended in 1973, only a quarter of elligible males were actually being conscripted. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. Procedure for Obtaining:There is no procedure for obtaining. Procedure for Obtaining: Iranian nationals over the age of 15 apply for the card at any local branch of the National Organization for Civil Registration in Iran. Comments:The national ID card is not accepted in lieu of the Birth Certificate document. According to two sources, the length of service depends on the geographical location of the conscript (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013; BBC 26 Dec. 2013). The duration of compulsory military service ranges from 18 to 24 months, depending on the geographical location of the conscript service. Danish Refugee Council, LANDINFO, Danish Immigration Service. Temporary student exemptions may also be substantiated by a letter from the conscription authority and proof of the students bond payment to exit Iran. It is slightly smaller in size than the old version and has covers and quality reminiscent of passports. Sources note that refusing to serve in the army without an exemption can result in not being granted a driver's license (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013; Human Rights Watch Dec. 2010, 23). Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:Booklet Old versions have a red/burgundy cover, handwritten biodata, and manual signatures and stamps. Certificates for marriages and divorces prior to 1921 can be obtained only from ecclesiastical authorities. 2014], Middle East Journal. Alireza's military service exemption card made it plain that he was homosexual On Tuesday, May 4, a young ethnic Arab man in Ahvaz was murdered because of his sexual orientation. The National Card may corroborate information from the Birth Certificate, but the latter is preferred for identity confirmation. 2014)]. A copy of the military regulations governing medical exemptions in Iran could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. Draft evaders were subject to arrest, trial before a military court, and imprisonment for a maximum of two years after serving the required two years of active duty. 2014], Denmark and Norway. 18 March 2014. I waited for two long hours until several officers arrived from the Artesh (regular military), Iranian Ground Forces, Air Force (IRIAF), Law Enforcement Forces (Prisons Branch), and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Navy (IRGC-N). Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. Procedure for Obtaining: Marriage and divorce certificates can only be obtained by the current/former parties to the marriage. [Accessed 20 Mar. IranSource Human Rights Watch adds that gay and transgender Iranians who are exempted from military service "are not immune from harassment and abuse" and that doctors have reportedly pressured gay men seeking exemption to apply for exemption as transsexuals instead (Dec. 2010, 25). 2012)] is 15 (ibid. If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable. Men who were exempted before 1990 may not have been issued a card explaining why they were exempt. The IHRDC says that "physicians charged with administering these evaluations likely recommended that these individuals seek exemption on the basis of transsexuality, not homosexuality, because of the Iranian government's more lenient attitude towards the former in contrast to the latter" (7 Nov. 2013). Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. N.d. "IFOR Mission." "Iran." With respect to educational exemptions, Chapter 4, Article 33 states that, These marriages are performed by ecclesiastical authorities and are not registered with the government.
Document Name:Govahiye Fot (Death Certificate). By "Iran May Increase Compulsory Military Service by Three Months." 30 June 2013. 2014).
Is military record required for Iranian dual nationality However the way it works is that you need a valid iranian passport (6 months or more left on the expiration) . Indeed, it can be argued that only a small minority of IRGC members, particularly those who served in the elite Quds Forcethe Guards external armparticipate in acts that might be characterized as terrorism or support for terrorism in countries such as Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon. 2014a)], and whom after entering their 13 years of age, have been living abroad for a minimum of 2 years (as substantiated through presentation of relevant exit and entry stamps as placed in the applicant's passport by Iranian border guards and officials), are eligible for buying themselves out of Military Duty and thereby obtaining an Exemption card, upon paying the sum of 100,000,000 Rials [$4315 CAD (XE 27 Mar. You accept the use of cookies as per our, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Adrienne Arsht Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs, A history of continuity in Irans long nuclear program, An escalating Israel-Iran conflict could sink the JCPOA, How Iranian Phantoms pulled off one of the most daring airstrikes in recent memory, Policy on donor acceptance and disclosure. : 2161 Original Iranian Birth Certificate (Shenasname), and photocopies of all the pages of the Birth Certificate(This document must contain an ID photo for those above 15 years of age. military service of the penalties likely to be faced if the person refuses to undertake, evades, or deserts from, military service 1.2 Points to note 1.2.1 Military service is compulsory for all males aged between 18 and 49 although there are some grounds for exemption (see Eligibility). The decision to encourage women to join in the military effort may indicate an increasing demand for personnel or an effort to gain increased popu lar support for the Revolution. There are reports that the Mandean/Ahwaz minority in the South-West of the country are forced to perform military service despite their pacifist religious beliefs and are consequently fleeing the country in large numbers. If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable (Roonevesht).. [a]ccording to regulations of Medical Exemption of Military Service, those liable to the duty of service can be generally categorized into 4 main groups in terms of their conditions: Individuals being in a state of complete physical and mental Health and hence entirely capable of being drafted to the mandatory service period. Those dismissed from mandatory military service due to their sexual orientation received special exemption cards indicating the reason for their dismissal. Sources state that, the recruitment age of the Basij Forces ["a paramilitary volunteer militia" (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. Registration Criteria:Divorce is permitted on various grounds, including: mental illness; disabilities interfering with conjugal relations; husbands inability or unwillingness to provide financial support; husbands bad behavior; husbands incurable disease constituting risk to the wife; husbands desertion; husbands conviction for a dishonorable crime; husbands infertility or contraction of a sexually transmitted disease; polygamy without consent; and other circumstances where continuation of marriage constitutes proven difficulty or hardship for wife. "Buying Out of Military Service." (A Muhaarib is someone who takes up arms against the Islamic government). Meanwhile, the director of the Human Resources Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brigadier-General Mousa Kamali, has said that the fee amnesty program will not be renewed next year. Compounding this dilemma, many conscripts came from those areas where Persian was not spoken. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. The Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy will look into the governments reasons for excluding the proposal from its 2019/20 budget given the fact that the conscription buy-out was allowed in previous years., Dehghani explained: Barring any objections from the government, the Majlis will include the proposal in next years budget. In 2007 the Basij had about 300,000 personnel, including 40,000 active personnel; they were authorized to carry small arms only. And this does not mean that persons who would obviously qualify as conscientious objectors do not exist. The Iranian government may reinstitute the national military service buy-out scheme in 2019 to make up for the current deficit in the Iranian military budget, ISNA (Iranian Students News Agency) reported, quoting Kamal Dehghani, the deputy chair of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy of the Majlis (Iranian Parliament.) It was considered that by allowing them to leave, the authorities were thereby getting rid of dissent. Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. but she kept asking for it ! Iran does not recognize the Bahai'i faith as a minority religion, thus the documentation of such marriages differs from Islamic marriages or marriages of other religious minorities. Exemptions were given only to solve family problems. 2014b)]. Evidence suggests that those wishing to obtain an exemption on the grounds of their sexuality/gender identity have to undergo numerous humiliating physical and psychological tests and exams and provide intimate information regarding their life. Iranian / Dutch B2 tourist visa refused because of no military card / no military exemption card ! Further information on the implementation of the proposed service extension could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. Under the amended law, men of draft age were subject to conscription, whether in war or peace, for a minimum period of two years and could be recalled as needed. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday. Depending on their field, those with higher education can end up with higher-status duties. The IHRDC states this exemption is for "a man who is the only male in the family and his father is over 65 years old" (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2014). In a document sent to the DIRB by a representative of the Committee for Humanitarian Assistance to Iranian Refugees in New York, a non-partisan organization that performs advocacy work on behalf of Iranian refugees, the representative indicated that based on personal correspondence with former Iranians, a military exemption card or a military . On April 4, 1981, eight F-4 Phantom fighter bombers conducted a daring airstrike on three airbases deep inside Iraqi territory. V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. ): Document Name:Passport of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Gozarnameh-ye Jomhuriye Eslamiye Iran). It was considered that by allowing them to leave, the authorities were thereby getting rid of dissent. The legal provision can be found in Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 US Code 1182. 2014], British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Original Iranian Birth Certificate (Shenasname), and photocopies of all the pages of the Birth Certificate(This document must contain an ID photo for those above 15 years of age. In December 2013, media sources reported that, according to General Kamali, due to a shortage of personnel, Iran may increase the length of military service to 24 months. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Under the current amnesty plan, citizens who have not reported for compulsory military service for eight years after they first become eligible have until the end of the Iranian year (March 20, 2019) to pay a fine and avoid conscription. 2- They must have lived at least 2 years in the foreign country. I am from Iranian descent and I left/ fled Iran about 10 years ago when I was around 20 years old. National Organization for Civil Registration: (sabteahval.ir) They are also often mistreated by officers. The IHRDC indicates that, "[i]n particular, gay men and transsexual persons who obtain military exemption due to their sexual orientation are at a significant disadvantage" because their cards for military exemption indicate the reason as "a psychological disorder" (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013). (US 26 Feb. 2014). About 3,800,000 men entered the Army during 1942, through inductions and enlistments. Comments:The booklet includes the individuals name and surname; place and date of birth; gender; unique ID number; parents names and places of birth; date and place of issuance; and identifying information of the individuals spouses and children. are an Iranian national with a valid Iranian passport, and. 2.3 Postponed Service and Reduced Service. This effectively barred any Iranian who had served in the IRGCconscript or otherwisefrom entering the United States. N.d. In addition, the law provides exemptions for those with severe medical conditions or the bread winners of the family. However, Al Jazeera indicates that the recruitment age is 19 (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa.
'Extortion': Iranian MPs U-Turn on Military Service Buy-Out Scheme