14 October 2008. 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. "Witness Statement of Milad." 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). Sources report on various non-health related circumstances that could lead to an exemption of military service, including: being the only son of the family (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2014). Document Name:Govahiye Fot (Death Certificate). 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. Refusing to serve in the army without an exemption can result in not being granted a driver's license. If you are exempt from the service please provide a copy and certified English translation of your military service exemption card. 30 June 2013. 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. The officer seemed relieved to hear that my twenty-one months of compulsory service was in the Artesh or regular armed forces. [Accessed 24 Mar. 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. The NGO said the three male members of his family took him to the village of Borumi, western Iran, and murdered him there. What is the general policy for people who wish to obtain visas to come to the United States (U.S.)? And this does not mean that persons who would obviously qualify as conscientious objectors do not exist. New versions have a brown cover for adults, photo, digital biodata, and stronger security features; and a dark green cover without photo for minor children under 15. In addition, the law provides exemptions for those with severe medical conditions or the bread winners of the family. Somewhat less than half of white males, aged 20-39, enlisted in the Union Army, while almost all military age Confederate males served. All rights reserved. 2.3 Postponed Service and Reduced Service. 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. 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. 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). The military exemption cards increase. 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. According to two sources, the length of service depends on the geographical location of the conscript (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013; BBC 26 Dec. 2013). You will not be able to access U.S. or foreign bank accounts using . #ga-ad {display: none;}
Of the three services, the air force fared best in this respect, as it had always done. 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. 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). In correspondence with the Research Directorate, 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" (IFOR n.d.) with "branches, affiliates and groups in more than 40 countries" (NP n.d.), "who has been monitoring issues of military service and conscientious objection world-wide 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 (IFOR 18 Mar. 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. Procedure for Obtaining: There is no procedure for obtaining. 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]. Thus, the military first had to teach the conscripts Persian by instituting extensive literacy training programs. ): Document Name:Passport of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Gozarnameh-ye Jomhuriye Eslamiye Iran). Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. 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. Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents. Denying so many young men the chance to pursue their dreams for crimes they didnt commit deprives the United States of their potential contribution and is at odds with the ideals on which the United States was founded. The law, however, provides exemptions in certain circumstances. International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR). Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria. Iranian males 18 to 49 years of age are legally eligible for conscription, for an active service term of 18 months followed by voluntary reserve service. 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). The National Card may corroborate information from the Birth Certificate, but the latter is preferred for identity confirmation. 19 June 2013. 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. 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. 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. 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. "Iran: Transgender People Are No Longer Classified as 'Mentally Sick'." 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. 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 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). 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. Furthermore, most conscripts, especially those with no higher education, end up doing manual jobs, such as cleaning, cooking, or construction or, if they are lucky and have connections, driving for a senior officer. 2014], _____. Comments:Military service completion and exemption cards and reliable English translations are readily available in Iran. Correspondence from the Main Representative to the United Nations. The undated website of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in The Hague, states that. Asking for the military exemption card is just a convenient way to refuse you. 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. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months. 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. "Iran's Basij: Membership in a Militant Islamist Organization." IranSource However, Al Jazeera indicates that the recruitment age is 19 (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. This effectively barred any Iranian who had served in the IRGCconscript or otherwisefrom entering the United States. However, when a Baha'i marries a person from any other religion, the identity documents may not indicate the marriage. Older cards include detailed biographical information such as blood type, hair color, weight, height, eye color, physical defects, and sometimes level of education. 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 If the person does not return to Iran, the amount is taken by the authorities. The legal provision can be found in Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 US Code 1182. You can extend your status for free if you. Like most draftees around the world, Iranians are eager return to civilian life as soon as their mandatory enlistment ends. If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable. 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. People who refuse military service cannot get a passport. U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. Country of Origin Information Report. There are limited exemptions available but the option to buy out of military service has been reintroduced for some people. "Shamsi to Gregorian Converter." Management Fax: (+9821)66709333 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. For example, those who are accepted to universities are exempted while at school but are required to sign up after they graduate. Charles Recknagel. Sources state that, the recruitment age of the Basij Forces ["a paramilitary volunteer militia" (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. _____. Temporary student exemptions may also be substantiated by a letter from the conscription authority and proof of the students bond payment to exit Iran. They must report at a specific date to the headquarters of the Law Enforcement Department of the drafta unit of the Iranian policewhich is in charge of paperwork and summoning draftees for service. Military card for Turkish applicants are not required. By 1986 the country's overall literacy rate was estimated at 50 percent, a dramatic improvement. Court and prison documents are not required because posts cannot verify them. 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. Diplomatic Sales Tax Exemption Cards The Department's Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) issues diplomatic tax exemption cards to eligible foreign missions and their accredited members and dependents on the basis of international law and reciprocity. 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. 2014]. 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. Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. "Compensated Living Kidney Donation in Iran: Donor's Attitude and Short-Term Follow-up." Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. They, like less-educated conscripts, are often disciplined for minor infractions. 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. . I have never served in Iranian military and I have no exemption card or military card and even no Iranian passport/ nationality anymore. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the authorities. It could also have meant that conscription was not replacing war losses or retirements. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality. By "Iran May Cut Mandatory Military Service." N.d.b. Now, one of the final issues in the Iran nuclear negotiations in Vienna to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has been the Iranian demand that the IRGC be taken off the US list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have reached an alarming stage in recent weeks. 19 December 2013. Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "Denied Identity: Human Rights Abuses Against Iran's LGBT Community." Draftees were then given paperwork telling them to show up atone of Tehrans bus terminals two days later to be sent to boot camp. [Accessed 25 Mar. Iranian / Dutch B2 tourist visa refused because of no military card / no military exemption card ! V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Certificates for marriages and divorces prior to 1921 can be obtained only from ecclesiastical authorities. MILITARY CARD: Iranian applicants need to provide original, copy and certified English translation of military card. Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. For those who live in the country, paying to avoid military service has not always been offered" (Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013). Presently, military service lasts generally 18 months, but there are shorter terms for college graduates. 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).