2014). : 2161 U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS. Renewals of old birth certificates or replacements of lost birth certificates are available by applying in person at the registry office. 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. About 80 percent of army personnel are conscripts, as are 60 percent of the Revolutionary Guards; navy and air force personnel are mainly volunteers. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 2014], United Kingdom (UK). Image: Iranian army military personnel hold Iran flags while attending a funeral for the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88) unknown martyrs in downtown Tehran on January 6, 2022. Home Office. 20-07-2019 12:07:30 ZULU, The Iranian Military Under the Islamic Republic, IRAN'S GROUND FORCES: MORALE AND MANPOWER. [Accessed 25 Mar. UkraineAlert sources analysis and commentary from a wide-array of thought-leaders, politicians, experts, and activists from Ukraine and the global community. 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. The card showing either the exemption or completion of military service is vital to function in Iranian society and is required for even basic things such as getting passports. [Accessed 25 Mar. This exemption is for a man who is the only male in the family and his father is over 65 years old. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as Mr. Doe, the principal visa holder. Indeed the Iranian diaspora community is one of the most successful ethnic minority groups in the US, with many celebrated scholars, scientists, and academics. "Denied Identity: Human Rights Abuses Against Iran's LGBT Community." 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. But the. Like other Iranian men who seek to come to the United States, I was asked by an immigration officer in 2004 about my prior military service. Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:The card contains a full-face photo (left-aligned), and biodata (right-aligned), including the unique national ID number (different from shenasnameh number), given name, surname, date of birth (Persian calendar), fathers given name, and expiration date. Compounding this dilemma, many conscripts came from those areas where Persian was not spoken. However, it is likely that the Majlis may reconsider the proposal to help the military meet its budgetary requirements for next year, Mr. Dehghani said. 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. Those who due to weak disposition, growth deficiency or suffering from physical or mental illnesses are temporarily not capable of serving for the mandatory period. "Programme Summary of Iranian TV News 1630gmt 4 May 2013." Gay Men in Iran's Military Can Seek Exemption Iranian / Dutch B2 tourist visa refused because of no military card 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. Management: (+9821)66707131-9 You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. After completing basic training outside of Semnan Air Defense Base, I received some mediocre training as a member of the military police and mostly did office work. This reflected the country-wide illiteracy rate, which stood at 60 percent in 1979. 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. Thus far, this regulation is expected to be in effect up to 04/11/1390 [24 January 2012 (Taghvim.com 28 Mar. You'll also get priority processing on your application. 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. 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. On Saturday, January 29, a spokesman for the Iranian parliament's Budget Committee for 2022-23 said members had agreed that exemptions from military service could again be sold to individuals at a cost of 250 to 600 million tomans (US$9,000 to $21,500). 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. G-1, G-2, and G-3 visa applicants must submit their applications to either U.S. Embassy Bern or U.S. Embassy Vienna. 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 . The IFOR Main Representative to the UN stated that, no case has been recorded of anyone claiming exemption from the military authorities on the grounds of conscientious objection, but as conscientious objection is not recognised by the military authorities, conscientious objectors would not be treated as such; no sanctions would explicitly address conscientious objection. January 2009. "Iran May Cut Mandatory Military Service." 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. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Young men who have turned 17 years of age will not be allowed to leave Iran without completing their military service. The birth certificate booklet and national identification card of the deceased (if available); The birth certificate of the deceaseds spouse (if applicable); and. 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. No 184, Imam Khomeini Street, Tehran, Iran Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. 26 September 2013. Registration Criteria:A notary public (daftar-e asnad-e rasmi) registers divorces and marriages for Muslims and those who practice recognized minority religions (Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism). Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the authorities. [Accessed 25 Mar. By Of the three services, the air force fared best in this respect, as it had always done. [Accessed 25 Mar. 4 May 2013. The officers began pointing at disheveled young men, commanding the frightened recruits to go stand in various lines associated with the military. I would end up being picked by the IRIAF, but the process was arbitrary. Comments:The national ID card is not accepted in lieu of the Birth Certificate document. "About." Given the tens of thousands of Iranians whom the IRGC drafted over the years, its likely that many have relatives who are part of the large Iranian diaspora in the United States. Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. 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. Situation in Iran: Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship 2.3 Postponed Service and Reduced Service. 2014], _____. Women may volunteer but are exempt from military service (as of 2019). There are limited exemptions available but the option to buy out of military service has been reintroduced for some people. Gay Iranian Man Murdered by Family on Being 'Outed' by Military Service 19 June 2009. In the United States, enlistments for the Union Army totalled 2,672,341 [2,489,836 white, 178,975 African American, and 3,530 Native American troops], while estimates of enlistment strength for the Confederate Army ranges from 750,000 to 1,227,890. Few draft dodgers, if any, were sent to jail; the normal procedure was to fine them the equivalent of US$75 (1986 exchange rate). However, we wont consider the plan if the government makes a strong case against it.. (Factiva), _____. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. ; US 26 Feb. 2014). Depending on their field, those with higher education can end up with higher-status duties. 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. Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:All service cards show national ID number, given name, surname, fathers name, date of birth (Persian), dates of service, card issuance date, rank, photo, and contain a chip. "Shamsi to Gregorian Converter." The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad: The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less. PDF Country Policy and Information Note: Iran: Military service - GOV.UK Presently, military service lasts generally 18 months, but there are shorter terms for college graduates. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. Police records are not required for immigrant visa applicants because posts cannot verify them. 2014], United States (US). However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the authorities. The paper has watermarks, high printing quality and the photograph for individuals over age 15 is printed directly on the document (whereas the old version has a photo affixed and stamped on the main biodata page). [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. Irans Bureau of Affairs Concerning Documents maintains a record of the location, name, number, specimen of signature, and seal of each notary who is expected periodically to advise the Bureau of the number of marriages and divorces that have been registered. Certificates for marriages and divorces prior to 1921 can be obtained only from ecclesiastical authorities. Comments:Iranian men in active military service are generally unable to obtain their passport until completing their service or receiving an exemption to allow their departure from Iran. Country of Origin Information Report. 8. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 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. 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. N.d. "About Press TV." Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title. 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. (Denmark Feb. 2013, 70). Check carefully whether this total is listed in Iranian rials or tomans (one toman is ten rials), and check the conversion rate as the total in dollars is often an incorrect. If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable. Document Name:Kart-e Sarbazi (military card); Kart-e Payan-e Khedmat doreye Zaroorat (service completion card); or Kart-e Moafiyat az khedmate doreye zaroorat (exemption card). Nevertheless, most of these exemptions are only valid in peacetime and those carrying an exemption card are required to report for duty if there is wartime mobilization. Keep in mind that the parcels and apartments are frequently divided into shares and thus the applicant might only actually own a fraction of the property that the documents state is wholly owned by the applicant. By Embassy in the Hague. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee). Military card for Turkish applicants are not required. 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. IranSource On 21 December 2013, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran's official news agency (World-newspapers.com n.d.), reported that the High Council of Iranian Affairs Abroad was seeking authorization to reduce service for students studying abroad "in return" for presenting their research studies. Lawyers, for example, may work as the equivalent of a US military judge advocate general, investigating crimes committed by service members. 2012). Certified Copies Available:Not available. [Accessed 20 Mar. [Accessed 13 Mar. [Accessed 28 Mar. but she kept asking for it ! Procedure for Obtaining: Marriage and divorce certificates can only be obtained by the current/former parties to the marriage. These cards will include basic biographical information, such as name and date of birth. 2014). The Main Representative to the UN for the International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR), a Netherlands-based organization founded in 1914 that is "against war and its preparation" with "branches, affiliates and groups in more than 40 countries" who has been monitoring issues of military service and conscientious objection worldwide with a view to reporting [and] briefing treaty bodies and other UN mechanisms and procedures indicated that "there are no provisions for alternate service" in Iran. Comments: Available but unreliable. [Accessed 25 Mar. If the person does not return to Iran, the amount is taken by the authorities. Irans interest in developing a nuclear deterrent is often attributed to the Islamic Republic. IranSource 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]. Exceptions:Copies of certificates containing the Bureaus authentication of the notarys signature can be obtained if the name and number of the notary registering the marriage or divorce are known. The Baij total force had increased to about 600,000 by 2019. 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. According to the Iranian Islamic Public Military Service Act, these include educational exemptions, medical exemptions and guardianship exemptions. If lost then the applicant should apply for a duplicate shenasnameh. By (US 26 Feb. 2014). Clean record certificates can be obtained in Iran or from Iranian Embassies and Consulates, and the physical appearance of the certificate changes significantly depending on which authority issued it. Physical standards had to be lowered to get the number of men needed. According to 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; being the sole caretaker of a parent, a minor or ill sibling or ill grandparents or, only children caring for parents; being a man who has demonstrated exceptional scholastic achievement; members of the Basij are exempt from military service, which is a possibility if they are active in the Basij for 5 years or more; those who work in industries vital to the government or military may also be exempt. have valid temporary resident status in Canada. The undated website of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in The Hague, states that. Thousands of Iranians attend a funeral for 150 Iran-Iraq war (1980-88) unknown Martyrs that have found by the Iranian Martyrs investigation group in the war main field 34-years after a ceasefire between Iran and Iraq in 1988. The second is a one-page document issued by the Department of National Registration and Statistics stating that the couple appeared before one of its officials and provided an oath stating that they are a married couple. Sina Azodi. The first compulsory military service bill was passed ninety-six years ago, during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi. With the 1979 with drawal of foreign military and civilian advisers, particularly from the United States and Pakistan, the operation, maintenance, and logistical functioning of armed forces' equipment was hampered by a critical shortage of skilled manpower. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Similarly, in a November 2013 article published by the Iran Human Rights Documentation Centre (IHRDC), a Connecticut-based independent non-profit organization composed of scholars and lawyers working to provide a "historical record" of human rights issues in Iran (IHRDC n.d.), military service "begins" at 18 (ibid. International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR). The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. Alireza Heidary Roushi, Mitra Mahdavi-Mazdeh, Mahnaz Zamyadi. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto). U.S. iranian military exemption card - KMITL 26 December 2013. What is the general policy for people who wish to obtain visas to come to the United States (U.S.)? Exemption cards show the reason for exemption in the usual place of service dates, and these cards also have a different photo border from service cards. Meanwhile, the new categorization still identifies both homosexuality and transsexuality as a form of mental disorder. If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. 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. Desertion is punishable by two to 12 months' imprisonment in case the deserter surrenders himself to the authorities. Those living outside of Iran may apply for the card by submitting a special form to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2014)]. [Accessed 13 Mar. 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. Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. A member of the budget committee in the Iranian parliament, Mohammad-Reza Mirtajodini, said the plan only includes the absentees who are living abroad and at least five years have passed from their conscription due date. . Anyone any idea what I can do?!!!?!?!?!!?! Al-Monitor, a news source providing "reporting and analysis by prominent journalists and experts from the Middle East" (Al-Monitor n.d.), reported that, General Kamali, described by the source as the "chief conscription officer of the armed forces," stated in December 2013 that "many exemptions, deductions and options to pay to avoid military service will be removed" in the "following year" (19 Dec. 2013). In addition, the law provides exemptions for those with severe medical conditions or the bread winners of the family. 22 hours ago, AmirNL said: Since a temporary marriage would not be valid for immigration purposes, the applicant should be processed for visa purposes as though unmarried. Many applicants also submit titles and deeds to apartments and property. Iranian / Dutch B2 tourist visa refused because of no military card