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. They, like less-educated conscripts, are often disciplined for minor infractions. Procedure for Obtaining:There is no procedure for obtaining. 6 January 2010. By Procedure for Obtaining: Marriage and divorce certificates can only be obtained by the current/former parties to the marriage. 2014], _____. Anyone any idea what I can do?!!!?!?!?!!?! Marriage between two Baha'is is registered in two documents. Asking for the military exemption card is just a convenient way to refuse you. 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. This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This effectively barred any Iranian who had served in the IRGCconscript or otherwisefrom entering the United States. About 80 percent of army personnel are conscripts, as are 60 percent of the Revolutionary Guards; navy and air force personnel are mainly volunteers. Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:Booklet Old versions have a red/burgundy cover, handwritten biodata, and manual signatures and stamps. Home Office. Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for. 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. 2014], XE. 7 Nov. 2013). 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 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. Draftees were then given paperwork telling them to show up atone of Tehrans bus terminals two days later to be sent to boot camp. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. "About." The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months. [Accessed 20 Mar. [Accessed 25 Mar. 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. And this does not mean that persons who would obviously qualify as conscientious objectors do not exist. 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). 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. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications: An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. Iran has a compulsory military service requirement for all Iranian men when they reach the age of 19. 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. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident. The first compulsory military service bill was passed ninety-six years ago, during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi. . Sina Azodi and Mohsen Solhdoost. [Accessed 25 Mar. Arash Karami. [Accessed 13 Mar. Management Fax: (+9821)66709333 Virtual Embassy Iran ir.usembassy.gov, U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi ae.usembassy.gov. 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. Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. "Witness Statement of Milad." N.d. "Iranian Newspapers." In 2007 the Basij had about 300,000 personnel, including 40,000 active personnel; they were authorized to carry small arms only. 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). These cards facilitate the United States in honoring its host country obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR), [] 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. According to art. . Individuals may volunteer for active duty at age 16. 19 June 2013. A computer engineer would serve as a computer operator and so on. 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. The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The IHRDC indicates that this applies to both secondary and university students that are attending classes (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013). 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). Al Jazeera reports that volunteers start their service at 18 years of age (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. "Shamsi to Gregorian Converter." 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). They were tasked with randomly picking conscripts. [Accessed 27 Mar. 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. Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria. 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. Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have reached an alarming stage in recent weeks. 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). If you are exempt from the service please provide a copy and certified English translation of your military service exemption card. [Accessed 25 Mar. N.d. "About Press TV." Sources state that, the recruitment age of the Basij Forces ["a paramilitary volunteer militia" (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. 21 December 2014. This reflected the country-wide illiteracy rate, which stood at 60 percent in 1979. Those who due to handicaps or mental and/or physical illnesses are permanently unable to be drafted for mandatory service period. Indeed the Iranian diaspora community is one of the most successful ethnic minority groups in the US, with many celebrated scholars, scientists, and academics. 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. 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. "Shamsi to Gregorian Converter." Our programs and centers deliver in-depth, highly relevant issue briefs and reports that break new ground, shift opinions, and set agendas on public policy, with a focus on advancing debates by integrating foundational research and analysis with concrete policy solutions. (Factiva), Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP). Alternate Documents: The National Card presents information which is also contained on the Birth Certificate, but the latter is more comprehensive. 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. National Organization for Civil Registration: (sabteahval.ir) N.d. 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. Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. 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 1955 U.S.-Iran Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights is now terminated. 2014). Those seeking relief for medical reasons had to serve but were not sent on combat duty. [Accessed 13 Mar. [Accessed 20 Mar. If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable. 26 December 2013. 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 (BBC 26 Dec. 2013; Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013). See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality. Allowing such people to travel to the United States can also be an effective tool to counter the propaganda of the Islamic Republic, which positions the US as the enemy of Iranians. Iranian soldier with his commander (1950s) Conscription was first introduced by Reza Shah in June 1925 and approved as law by the National Consultative Assembly. There's no guarantee she will issue you a visa even if you're able to do so. 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. Refusing to serve in the army without an exemption can result in not being granted a driver's license. 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). 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). Issuing Authority:National Organization of Registration of Documents and Property (Sazman-e Sabt-e Asnad va Amlak-e Keshvar). 2014], _____. 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). If the person does not return to Iran, the amount is taken by the authorities. : 2298500101 Surname : MOHAMMAD Name : NIKNAM Father's Name : Ali Birth Certificate No. This is not a UNHCR publication. 2012), while the US CIA World Factbook states that volunteers start at 16 (US 26 Feb. 2014). January 2009. Under the 1984 law, draft evaders were subject to restrictions for a period of up to ten years. 2014], Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). 19 June 2009. 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. 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. 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. Sina Azodiis a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council and a visiting scholar at the George Washington Universitys Institute for Middle East Studies. [Accessed 25 Mar. Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. 26 February 2014. The news met with widespread outrage. The officers began pointing at disheveled young men, commanding the frightened recruits to go stand in various lines associated with the military. Men who were exempted before 1990 may not have been issued a card explaining why they were exempt. 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). 24 April 2012. Ben Piven. Copyright notice: This document is published with the permission of the copyright holder and producer Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). A weekly column by Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe, Inflection Points focuses on the global challenges facing the United States and how to best address them. 22 hours ago, AmirNL said: Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. The National Card may corroborate information from the Birth Certificate, but the latter is preferred for identity confirmation. 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. 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. 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. 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. have valid temporary resident status in Canada. 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. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast. (for almost 10 years) During the interview I was asked about my military card or exemption and I explained that I do not have because I did not even serve in the military ! 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. 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. These marriages are performed by ecclesiastical authorities and are not registered with the government. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. U.S. Document Name:Kart-e Shenasayi-e Melli; or Kart-e Melli (National Card), Issuing Authority:National Organization for Civil Registration. The birth certificate booklet and national identification card of the deceased (if available); The birth certificate of the deceaseds spouse (if applicable); and. The old and new versions differ in their presentation of information related to marriages and children. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the authorities. [Accessed 14 Mar. 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. "Iranian Youth Studying Abroad Can Apply for Reduced Military Service." 2014], Denmark and Norway. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 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). By 1986 the country's overall literacy rate was estimated at 50 percent, a dramatic improvement. 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 . In the United States by the year 2018, obesity was among other shortcomings such as physical fitness deficiencies and lack of a high school diploma that disqualified about 70% of 17-to-24-year-olds from serving. but she kept asking for it ! Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents. 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 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. 8. are an Iranian national with a valid Iranian passport, and. I have never served in Iranian military and I have no exemption card or military card and even no Iranian passport/ nationality anymore. [Accessed on 27 Mar. If the person does not return to Iran, the amount is taken by the authorities. How to obtain an Iranian military exemption - Quora Answer (1 of 5): Iran doesn't recognize dual citizenship, so in addition to their less restricted usage of detention in methods that are not as common in most first would countries, there remains the possibility that one will be detained indefinitely and without charge for whatever reason. 2014). Desertion is punishable by two to 12 months' imprisonment in case the deserter surrenders himself to the authorities. Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response.
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