I have never served in Iranian military and I have no exemption card or military card and even no Iranian passport/ nationality anymore. Those dismissed from mandatory military service due to their sexual orientation received special exemption cards indicating the reason for their dismissal. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto). 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. Under the 1984 law, draft evaders were subject to restrictions for a period of up to ten years. If the candidate gave any suggestive evidence of emotional instability, such as nervousness at the time of examination, sweaty hands, or expressed fears, he was usually rejected. 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). Its unclear yet whether a US decision to lift the FTO designation of the IRGC will erase the stigma of having served in the organization as far as US immigration is concerned (separate financial sanctions on the IRGC will remain). have valid temporary resident status in Canada. 20-07-2019 12:07:30 ZULU, The Iranian Military Under the Islamic Republic, IRAN'S GROUND FORCES: MORALE AND MANPOWER. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as Mr. Doe, the principal visa holder. However the way it works is that you need a valid iranian passport (6 months or more left on the expiration) . Document Name:Govahiye Fot (Death Certificate). 7 November 2013. UkraineAlert sources analysis and commentary from a wide-array of thought-leaders, politicians, experts, and activists from Ukraine and the global community. N.d. "IFOR Mission." 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. Danish Refugee Council, LANDINFO, Danish Immigration Service. This is not a UNHCR publication. According to Commander Kamali, the eight-year rule also applies to military deserters and university students who were exempt from the national service while in school but had quit their studies without informing the draft registration office. Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien. Follow him on Twitter@Azodiac83. (Regardless of academic documents, or period of absence from service). "We are a Buried Generation." "Denied Identity: Human Rights Abuses Against Iran's LGBT Community." Issuing Authority:National Organization of Registration of Documents and Property (Sazman-e Sabt-e Asnad va Amlak-e Keshvar). 30 June 2013. Sina Azodi and Ali Dadpay. . 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. The Iranians who fought on the frontlines during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988 are retired. 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 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had an estimated 125,000 active personnel in 2007. Desertion is punishable by two to 12 months' imprisonment in case the deserter surrenders himself to the authorities. Public Relations: (+9821)66709666 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). Of about 8 million males between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, nearly 6 million were considered physically and mentally fit for military service. Management Fax: (+9821)66709333 Few draft dodgers, if any, were sent to jail; the normal procedure was to fine them the equivalent of US$75 (1986 exchange rate). 2014). Temporary marriages (sigheh or ezdevaj-e movaghat) are religious marriages that are entered into for a specific period of time. Unfit soldiers do not make good battle buddies in intense combat. These cards will include basic biographical information, such as name and date of birth. 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. Draftees were then given paperwork telling them to show up atone of Tehrans bus terminals two days later to be sent to boot camp. 28 March 2014b. Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant. 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. Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title. 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.) [Accessed 25 Mar. 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). IranSource Police records are not required for immigrant visa applicants because posts cannot verify them. but she kept asking for it ! Sina Azodi and Mohsen Solhdoost. The spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status following the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principle aliens country of nationality. While Iranian law considers them to be legitimate children, issues could arise concerning parental consent. 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 . According to two sources, the length of service depends on the geographical location of the conscript (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013; BBC 26 Dec. 2013). Comments: Available but unreliable. 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. If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable. Issuing Authority Personnel Title:There is no issuing authority personnel title. All pages of the document are required for immigrant visa processing. 2014], _____. U.S. 9. Al-Monitor reports that 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). This gain was also reflected in the regular armed forces. 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 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. 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). 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). 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. Ben Piven. 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. 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. By 1986 the country's overall literacy rate was estimated at 50 percent, a dramatic improvement. 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. 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. According to art. 22 hours ago, AmirNL said: Comments:In Tehran, each church of a minority religion has several notaries assigned to it, while there are at least one hundred notaries assigned to record Muslim marriages and divorces. According to the IHRDC, Article 33, paragraph 8 of the regulatory code that governs medical exemptions from military service notes that "'moral and sexual deviancy, such as transsexuality'" is considered to be grounds for a medical exemption (19 June 2013). IranSource 2014], _____. I am wondering if the military record is a requirement docume. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. And you need to apply to the embassy for an "exit stamp" (mohr e khorooj) . January 2009. Registration Criteria:Proof of Iranian citizenship. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the authorities. Correspondence from the Main Representative to the United Nations. Alternate Documents: The National Card presents information which is also contained on the Birth Certificate, but the latter is more comprehensive. (A Muhaarib is someone who takes up arms against the Islamic government). Exemptions from compulsory military service are in case of: After the post-election political turmoil in the summer of 2009 it appeared 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. 2014], World-newspapers.com. However, in reality, this interest predates the 1979 revolution and reflects a deep-seated desire for national prestige and development, as well as a need to deter regional rivals. 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. Although translations tend to be accurate, it is recommended that both the translation and the original card are reviewed. [Accessed 14 Mar. [Accessed 25 Mar. Anyone any idea what I can do?!!!?!?!?!!?! Refusing to serve in the army without an exemption can result in not being granted a driver's license. [Accessed 13 Mar. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the authorities. 2014], British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). I am from Iranian descent and I left/ fled Iran about 10 years ago when I was around 20 years old. Shortly afterwards, the Iranian lesbian and transgender network 6Rang (Six Colours) named the victim as 20-year-old Ali Fazeli Monfared, known as Alireza. 2014], _____. "Iran's Basij: Membership in a Militant Islamist Organization." The Baij total force had increased to about 600,000 by 2019. "Shamsi to Gregorian Converter." Consequently, the U.S. Department of State no longer has a basis under U.S. law to issue E-1 or E-2 visas to principal applicants who are nationals of Iran. "Iran: Transgender People Are No Longer Classified as 'Mentally Sick'." Iranian law requires all male citizens over 18 to serve in the military but exempts gay and transgender men, who are classified as having mental disorders. 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. Moreover, all exemptions, except for physical disabilities, were only for five years. 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). "Medical and Health-related Exemptions." 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). It is important to inquire about temporary marriages when processing adoption cases from Iran, as posts frequently see children born of temporary marriages. According to a 7 July 2011 report by LANDINFO, Norway's Country of Origin Information Centre, religious minorities "are called in for military service on an equal basis with other Iranians, but are barred from making a military career" (Norway 7 July 2011, 6). However, when a Baha'i marries a person from any other religion, the identity documents may not indicate the marriage. In Iran's military protocol, homosexuality is defined as a type of mental abnormality, and more specifics are . By Since a temporary marriage would not be valid for immigration purposes, the applicant should be processed for visa purposes as though unmarried. Sign up to receive expert analyses from our community on the most important global issues, rapid insights on events as they unfold, and highlights of the Council's best work. 2) Exemption from military service is available on several grounds. Thus, the military first had to teach the conscripts Persian by instituting extensive literacy training programs. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 2014], Iran. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Indeed the Iranian diaspora community is one of the most successful ethnic minority groups in the US, with many celebrated scholars, scientists, and academics. Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for. 2014], Press TV. 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). 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. Since the Iran-Iraq War ended in 1988, most Iranian conscripts have seen no combat, and their military service is often devoid of actual combat training. 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. Those seeking relief for medical reasons had to serve but were not sent on combat duty. Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available. 2014], _____. Diplomatic relations with Iran were severed on April 7, 1980. The old and new versions differ in their presentation of information related to marriages and children. 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. N.d.a. [Accessed 25 Mar. However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas. "M" means multiple times. 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). 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. [Accessed 28 Mar. U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. N.d.b. 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. [Accessed 20 Mar. Charles Recknagel. 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. . 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. And this does not mean that persons who would obviously qualify as conscientious objectors do not exist. ; US 26 Feb. 2014). Any Iranian man who fails to provide documentation about the status of his military service cannot obtain a passport or conduct legal businesses. With respect to educational exemptions, Chapter 4, Article 33 states that, 28 March 2014a. 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. Iran now has a largely conscripted force with limited military training and little combat experience. 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], United States (US). UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. The World Factbook. 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 . Other Documents Available:No other documents available. 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. He is also a PhD Candidate in International Relations at University of South Florida. Irans interest in developing a nuclear deterrent is often attributed to the Islamic Republic. The governments 2019/20 budget initially excluded the option for citizens to buy their way out of the draft. "Iran Cuts Military Service Term." 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 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. 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