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. 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. Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. There are many reasons a man could be exempted, including, but not limited to, payment in lieu of service, medical reasons, being the only son in his family, having elderly parents, and having a brother currently serving in the military. Sources state that, the recruitment age of the Basij Forces ["a paramilitary volunteer militia" (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. 2014], World-newspapers.com. Anyone any idea what I can do?!!!?!?!?!!?! Irans interest in developing a nuclear deterrent is often attributed to the Islamic Republic. Moreover, all exemptions, except for physical disabilities, were only for five years. 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. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality. Men who were exempted before 1990 may not have been issued a card explaining why they were exempt. Sources state that people who refuse military service cannot get a passport (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013; Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013).
PDF Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants Before the Interview The National Card may corroborate information from the Birth Certificate, but the latter is preferred for identity confirmation. If you live in United States, please visit daftar.org the official website of the Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran for complete list of forms and fees to obtain civil documents. Thus, the military first had to teach the conscripts Persian by instituting extensive literacy training programs.
DOC Official Translation - 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). 4. Vietnam War: 2/28/61 - 5/7/75 *. No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization. According to the most recent resolutions, foreign resident draftees who have left the country before the date 29/12/1382 [19 March 2004, 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), were eligible for buying themselves out of Military Duty and thereby obtaining an Exemption card, upon paying the sum of 100,000,000 Rials [US$3,000], rRegardless of academic documents, or period of absence from service. 2014]. 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). This reflected the country-wide illiteracy rate, which stood at 60 percent in 1979. This is not a UNHCR publication. A fact-finding mission on Iran conducted by the Danish Refugee Council, Norway's LANDINFO, and the Danish Immigration Service from 9 November to 20 November 2012 and 8 January to 9 January 2013 states that, [t]he consular officers of the US embassy in Ankara noted that after the post-election political turmoil in the summer of 2009 it appears as if the Iranian Government has eased the requirements to allow people to leave the country in the sense that a young man wishing to leave the country before having completed his military service is able to deposit a bond of 12,000 USD and be allowed travel abroad for study. A 14 October 2008 article by Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports that, according to the state-run Fars News Agency, General Kamali stated that military service would be reduced by 1 to 2 months, adding "the term was 17 monthsand now it has been cut to 16 months." Comments:The national ID card is not accepted in lieu of the Birth Certificate document. 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. The Baij total force had increased to about 600,000 by 2019. Sources report on cases of sexual minorities being exempted from military service based on Article 33 of the army's medical exemption regulations (IHRDC 19 June 2013; Human Rights Watch Dec. 2010, 24). Al-Monitor reports that in December 2013, General Kamali indicated that Iran is "reviewing its policy of offering a reduction in service time for those who are married" (19 Dec. 2013). 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. Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:Booklet Old versions have a red/burgundy cover, handwritten biodata, and manual signatures and stamps. What used to be a shadow war of covert operations, sabotage, and proxy conflict is turning into a more direct military confrontation between the long-time regional adversaries. Internet sites, including: Amnesty International; ecoi.net; Iran - Islamic Parliament of Iran, Iranian Police, National Portal for Iran, Office of the Supreme Leader Sayyid Ali Khamenei, Presidency Website; Iran Data Portal; Hein Online; Legislationline; Small Media; United Nations - Refworld. 2014], Press TV. N.d. "IFOR - International Fellowship of Reconciliation." They could be prevented from holding a driver's license, running for elective office, registering property ownership, being put on the government payroll, or receiving a passport, in addition to being forced to pay fines and/or receive jail sentences. 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. Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. 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. 504 of the 1996 Tazi'rat (the Islamic criminal code): "Whoever manages to incite the armed forces, or who in one way or another assists the armed forces, to rebellion, desertion, surrender or non-performance of their military duties shall be considered a Muhaarib if he intended to overturn the government or to enable the defeat of own forces by the enemy; otherwise, if the actions taken by him have been effective he will be sentenced to from two to ten years' imprisonment, and if they are not, he will be sentenced to six months' to three years' imprisonment." On 30 June 2009, Press TV, Iran's first international news network that broadcasts in English (Press TV n.d.), reported that a bill, which was to be enforced in 2011, would reduce military service by 2 to 10 months for conscripts with university degrees (Press TV 30 June 2009). N.d. "IFOR Mission." 2014). People who refuse military service cannot get a passport. This gain was also reflected in the regular armed forces. Issuing Authority:National Organization of Registration of Documents and Property (Sazman-e Sabt-e Asnad va Amlak-e Keshvar). 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. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the authorities. 2014b)]. 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). On a case-by-case basis, the Department of State can request that the Department of Homeland Security grant waivers for nonimmigrant visa applicants with past mandatory military service in the IRGC. 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. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 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. International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR). Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition. 7 Nov. 2013). "Iran."
I was once conscripted into the Iranian armed forces. Here's why the 2014]. 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. A computer engineer would serve as a computer operator and so on. (Regardless of academic documents, or period of absence from service).
Iran, Islamic Republic of - United States Department of State 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. Comments:Available but unreliable. N.d.b. Basically you get your exit permission validated and stamped in your passport before you enter the country. 2014], Denmark and Norway. Most IRGC draftees end up doing similar jobs, too, including running personal errands for officers. However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee. Afshon Ostovar. The first compulsory military service bill was passed ninety-six years ago, during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi. . "Iranian Youth Studying Abroad Can Apply for Reduced Military Service." Registration Criteria: Iranian citizenship, completed application form with photos, and payment of fees. Master and bachelor graduates will serve 8 and 6 months lesser respectively. Under 8 CFR 214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. You will not be able to access U.S. or foreign bank accounts using . G-1, G-2, and G-3 visa applicants must submit their applications to either U.S. Embassy Bern or U.S. Embassy Vienna. Procedure for Obtaining: Marriage and divorce certificates can only be obtained by the current/former parties to the marriage. 2014], Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC). The NGO said the three male members of his family took him to the village of Borumi, western Iran, and murdered him there. All rights reserved.
Gay Men in Iran's Military Can Seek Exemption 2012)] is 15 (ibid. The undated website of the Iranian Embassy in The Hague states that.
Situation in Iran: Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship Young men who have turned 17 years of age will not be allowed to leave Iran without completing their military service. 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. In general males are expected to serve for a period of 20 months and for service in impoverished areas, the duration can last 24 months while service in boundary areas can last 22 months. By 1986 the country's overall literacy rate was estimated at 50 percent, a dramatic improvement. A figure of 300 was quoted by a spokesman for the "Ahwazi organisation for defense of human rights" at the UN Minority Forum last summer [2013].
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The officers began pointing at disheveled young men, commanding the frightened recruits to go stand in various lines associated with the military. 2014], _____. Home Office. [Accessed 20 Mar. Those seeking relief for medical reasons had to serve but were not sent on combat duty. Sources report that when an exemption is obtained, the person is issued a military exemption card, which lists the reason for the exemption (Human Rights Watch Dec. 2010, 26; BBC 6 Jan. 2010; IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013). Iranian subjects who live abroad in case of having the following conditions, by paying 10 million Toman can benefit from military services exemption against cash payment. Alireza Heidary Roushi, Mitra Mahdavi-Mazdeh, Mahnaz Zamyadi. Joint Report from the Danish Immigration Service, the Norwegian Landinfo and Danish Refugee Council's Fact-finding Mission to Tehran, Iran, Ankara, Turkey and London, United Kingdom. Iranian-citizen males aged 18-34 are required to perform military service, unless exempt. 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). 30 June 2009. Sina Azodiis a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council and a visiting scholar at the George Washington Universitys Institute for Middle East Studies.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran 8. 19 June 2013. The conscript military service obligation is 18-24 months. I am from Iranian descent and I left/ fled Iran about 10 years ago when I was around 20 years old. They were tasked with randomly picking conscripts. Depending on their field, those with higher education can end up with higher-status duties. @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) {
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. 4 May 2013. However the way it works is that you need a valid iranian passport (6 months or more left on the expiration) . International Relations: (+9821)66746460 On April 4, 1981, eight F-4 Phantom fighter bombers conducted a daring airstrike on three airbases deep inside Iraqi territory. 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. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest. According to estimates, this force, mainly composed of youths, could expand to as many as 1 million members in the event of a national emergency. As of 2019, the Iranian armed forces number about 525,000 troops, of whom about 250,000 [mostly in the Army] were conscripts. Sina Azodi. [Accessed 20 Mar. In December 2013, General Kamali stated that "[b]ecause of its discriminatory nature, paying off military service was never desired by the armed forces, and that option has been closed" (19 Dec. 2013). "Shamsi to Gregorian Converter." [Accessed 14 Mar. [Accessed 25 Mar. Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. Embassy in the Hague. [Accessed 13 Mar. Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. The BBC reports that, according to General Kamali, current conscripts and people who will be serving by the end of the year, which is 20 March 2014, will not be affected by the extension of service (26 Dec. 2014). 2014], United States (US). General Musa Kamali, the Vice Commander of the Headquarters for Human Resources of the Iranian Armed Forces, was quoted as saying that "the duration of military service is 18 months in combat and in insecure regions, 19 months in the regions which are deprived of facilities and have bad weather conditions, 21 months in other places, and 24 months in government offices" ( Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA), 26 December 2013). 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. 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. The death certificate issued by the physician, hospital, or cemetery official; or the presence of two witnesses before the relevant civil registration office.
Iran - Military Conscription The 1955 U.S.-Iran Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights is now terminated. I have never served in Iranian military and I have no exemption card or military card and even no Iranian passport/ nationality anymore. Since the beginning of 1986, women had also been en couraged to receive military training, and women were actually serving in special Pasdaran units as of late 1987.
U.S. Certified Copies Available:Certified copies are available. I am wondering if the military record is a requirement docume. Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions. You'll also get priority processing on your application. At that time every male person who had reached 21 years old must serve in the military for 2 years. Procedure for Obtaining: There is no procedure for obtaining. but she kept asking for it ! . Presently, military service lasts generally 18 months, but there are shorter terms for college graduates. 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. If you are exempt from the service please provide a copy and certified English translation of your military service exemption card. Every year about 580,000 men reach conscription age of 18 years for compulsory military service; 16 years of age for volunteers; 17 years of age for Law Enforcement Forces; 15 years of age for Basij Forces (Popular Mobilization Army). You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. Alternate Documents:There are no alternate documents. 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). Sina Azodi. 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. U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS. Once an individual is deemed exempt, they are issued a military exemption card, which identifies the reasons for their exemption. "Iran." These cards facilitate the United States in honoring its host country obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR), [] Failing to serve without an exemption can also result in a ban on leaving the country without special permission. The IRGC is made up of about 190,000 active personnel at any given timethe majority of whom were conscripted. Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. "We are a Buried Generation." Document Name:Govahiye Fot (Death Certificate). About 3,800,000 men entered the Army during 1942, through inductions and enlistments. The first page includes a summary of the certificate holders personal information such as place of birth and parents first names and birth certificate numbers. [Accessed 24 Mar. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). New military ID cards list the subsection of the law dictating their exemption on their ID cards, which identifies them as gay or transgender and puts them at risk of physical danger and. 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. Registration Criteria:Proof of Iranian citizenship. The US CIA World Factbook states that, as of 2012, the age of compulsory military service for men in Iran is 18 (US 26 Feb. 2014). 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.
Gay Iranian man dead in alleged 'honor killing,' rights group says . 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. Diplomatic relations with Iran were severed on April 7, 1980. Management Fax: (+9821)66709333 I know this rules but since 2019 there is no possibility anymore to buy your military service off ! 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. 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. [Accessed 20 Mar. Issuing Government Authority:Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Immigration and Passport Police; and Iranian Embassies and Consulates, including the Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington, D.C. Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:Burgundy exterior with gold print, including the Iranian Coat of Arms; book is bound on the right side, pages ordered from right to left. The IHRDC reports on doctors who have written letters to the Military Service Office indicating that the individual seeking a military exemption based on sexual preference needed "sex-reassignment surgery" (IHRDC 19 June 2013). New Atlanticist is where top experts and policymakers at the Atlantic Council and beyond offer exclusive insight on the most pressing global challengesand the United States role in addressing them alongside its allies and partners. 30 June 2013. It was considered that by allowing them to leave, the authorities were thereby getting rid of dissent. 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. Iranian applicants usually provide documents from their bank which show their total account holdings. Shortly afterwards, the Iranian lesbian and transgender network 6Rang (Six Colours) named the victim as 20-year-old Ali Fazeli Monfared, known as Alireza. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. Temporary marriages cannot be used to confer immigration benefits and do not substantiate eligibility for either marriage-based immigrant visa classes or for derivative status of any visa class. 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. If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable. 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. According to the US CIA World Factbook, recruitment age for the Law Enforcement Forces is 17 (ibid.). 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). 2014], XE. Iranian medical exemption laws for military service are indications of legal discrimination against homosexual and transsexual people in Iran. The officer seemed relieved to hear that my twenty-one months of compulsory service was in the Artesh or regular armed forces. Under the 1984 law, draft evaders were subject to restrictions for a period of up to ten years.