The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as Mr. Doe, the principal visa holder. Sina Azodi and Ali Dadpay. Iranian-citizen males aged 18-34 are required to perform military service, unless exempt. Moreover, all exemptions, except for physical disabilities, were only for five years. [Accessed 20 Mar. Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Completion of Military Service or Exemption from Service, or filling out Form#104 for granting permission to exit once . Since a temporary marriage would not be valid for immigration purposes, the applicant should be processed for visa purposes as though unmarried. However, when a Baha'i marries a person from any other religion, the identity documents may not indicate the marriage. 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. If the person does not return to Iran, the amount is taken by the authorities. If you are exempt from the service please provide a copy and certified English translation of your military service exemption card. 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. In the case of the IRGC, a clean-shaven face could result in three days of extra service time, as I was told by a number of friends who were drafted by the IRGC. 2014], Human Rights Watch. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available. 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. 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). Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. The NGO said the three male members of his family took him to the village of Borumi, western Iran, and murdered him there. N.d. "About Us." Few draft dodgers, if any, were sent to jail; the normal procedure was to fine them the equivalent of US$75 (1986 exchange rate). For example, those who are accepted to universities are exempted while at school but are required to sign up after they graduate. January 2009. 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. 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. (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 ! The first compulsory military service bill was passed ninety-six years ago, during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi. This exemption is for a man who is the only male in the family and his father is over 65 years old. "Witness Statement of Milad." "Iran May Cut Mandatory Military Service." The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. 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. 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.) 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. ! Procedure for Obtaining:There is no procedure for obtaining. 28 March 2014a. A new regulation which was passed in 2014 and had been gradually implemented in the follwoing two years, had two new features. Issuing Authority Personnel Title:There is no issuing authority personnel title. The National Card may corroborate information from the Birth Certificate, but the latter is preferred for identity confirmation. The death certificate issued by the physician, hospital, or cemetery official; or the presence of two witnesses before the relevant civil registration office. All pages of the document are required for immigrant visa processing. 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. 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. 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. 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. Any Iranian man who fails to provide documentation about the status of his military service cannot obtain a passport or conduct legal businesses. Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents. "Medical and Health-related Exemptions." By Ben Piven. 2014], _____. 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. 2014], Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. 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. This reflected the country-wide illiteracy rate, which stood at 60 percent in 1979. Anyone any idea what I can do?!!!?!?!?!!?! 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. You'll also get priority processing on your application. When major global news breaks, the Atlantic Councils experts have you covereddelivering their sharpest rapid insight and forward-looking analysis direct to your inbox. 2014], Al-Monitor. 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 undated website of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in The Hague, states that. [Accessed 27 Mar. 8. By 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. 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. Certified Copies Available:Not available. Failing to serve without an exemption can also result in a ban on leaving the country without special permission. 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. : 2161 This gain was also reflected in the regular armed forces. 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." 2014], Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). 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. 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. "Iran May Increase Compulsory Military Service by Three Months." Document Name:Sanad-e aghd; Sanad Sanad-e ezdevaj (Marriage Certificate), Issuing Authority:National Organization of Registration of Documents and Property (Sazman-e Sabt-e Asnad va Amlak-e Keshvar), Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:Red/burgundy booklet, off-white pages with handwritten data, Issuing Authority Personnel Title:Notary public. 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. It could also have meant that conscription was not replacing war losses or retirements. 19 June 2013. At that time every male person who had reached 21 years old must serve in the military for 2 years. As of 2019, the Iranian armed forces number about 525,000 troops, of whom about 250,000 [mostly in the Army] were conscripts. 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). 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. 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. But the. Under the 1984 law, draft evaders were subject to restrictions for a period of up to ten years. It is slightly smaller in size than the old version and has covers and quality reminiscent of passports. 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). Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. The conscript military service obligation is 18-24 months. 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. 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). By Procedure for Obtaining:Apply at local registration office. 30 June 2013. 14 October 2008. 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. Embassy in the Hague. The officers began pointing at disheveled young men, commanding the frightened recruits to go stand in various lines associated with the military. Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, The first compulsory military service bill was passed ninety-six years ago, during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months. Iranian applicants usually provide documents from their bank which show their total account holdings. I have no Iranian passport and nationality anymore. 6 January 2010. You will not be able to access U.S. or foreign bank accounts using . [Accessed 20 Mar. Many applicants also submit titles and deeds to apartments and property. 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. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. 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. MILITARY CARD: Iranian applicants need to provide original, copy and certified English translation of military card. Renewals of old birth certificates or replacements of lost birth certificates are available by applying in person at the registry office. ; US 26 Feb. 2014). Some indicate why the cardholder was exempted from military service. Treatment of People Who Refuse Military Service. "Compensated Living Kidney Donation in Iran: Donor's Attitude and Short-Term Follow-up." I am from Iranian descent and I left/ fled Iran about 10 years ago when I was around 20 years old. Thus far, this regulation is expected to be in effect up to 04/11/1390 [24 January 2012 (Taghvim.com 28 Mar. [Accessed 20 Mar. 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). Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title. First, it separated homosexuality from transsexuality and no longer categorized transsexuality as a form of sexual perversion, and transsexuals were thus afforded the right to permanent military exemption. I know this rules but since 2019 there is no possibility anymore to buy your military service off ! I waited for two long hours until several officers arrived from the Artesh (regular military), Iranian Ground Forces, Air Force (IRIAF), Law Enforcement Forces (Prisons Branch), and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Navy (IRGC-N). Marriage between two Baha'is is registered in two documents. 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. Once an individual is deemed exempt, they are issued a military exemption card, which identifies the reasons for their exemption. 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). 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. After the United States entered the World War, a large Army was needed immediately. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast. Copyright notice: This document is published with the permission of the copyright holder and producer Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa. The IHRDC indicates that this applies to both secondary and university students that are attending classes (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013). The majority of the population, moreover, is under 25 years of age and thus has no personal memory of the Iranian Revolution. I have never served in Iranian military and I have no exemption card or military card and even no Iranian passport/ nationality anymore. The duration of compulsory military service ranges from 18 to 24 months, depending on the geographical location of the conscript service. Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. Temporary marriages (sigheh or ezdevaj-e movaghat) are religious marriages that are entered into for a specific period of time. The new digital version contains the individual's national ID number (also found on the right-hand side of the passport biodata page) and a bar code. Although translations tend to be accurate, it is recommended that both the translation and the original card are reviewed. 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. This regulation was expected to be in effect up to 04/11/1390 [24 January 2012. If the parents marriage is not registered, both must be present to sign the document. Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. Alternate Documents: The National Card presents information which is also contained on the Birth Certificate, but the latter is more comprehensive. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the 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. . Sina Azodi. 2014). @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { 2014], XE. 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. The undated website of the Iranian Embassy in The Hague states that. 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. N.d.b. Registration Criteria: Newborn children; people who are changing their names; people who have lost their original birth certificate; and people who have reached the age of 15 and need to add their photo to the document (if between age 15 and 18, the individuals parent must apply). 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. Aligning the text of the Luxury Goods Sanctions at EAR 746.10 with the . "About." V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. The new version presents the spouses information on two facing pages and the childrens information on a subsequent page. I would end up being picked by the IRIAF, but the process was arbitrary. Further information about payment in lieu of compulsory military service could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 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. Somewhat less than half of white males, aged 20-39, enlisted in the Union Army, while almost all military age Confederate males served. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto). Police records are not required for immigrant visa applicants because posts cannot verify them. 2014]. N.d. Women may volunteer but are exempt from military service (as of 2019). "Iran." Embassy in the Hague. 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. Country of Origin Information Report. 2012), while the US CIA World Factbook states that volunteers start at 16 (US 26 Feb. 2014). The legal provision can be found in Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 US Code 1182. "Iran." 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). Most IRGC draftees end up doing similar jobs, too, including running personal errands for officers. The bill was later modified in the 1980s after Iraqi dictator Saddam Husseins invasion of Iran in 1980; it states that its the duty of all Iranians to defend Irans independence and territorial integrity. Irans interest in developing a nuclear deterrent is often attributed to the Islamic Republic. They were tasked with randomly picking conscripts. In 1984 the Majlis passed a new Military Act that amended conscription laws to reduce the high number of draft dodgers. 2014], _____. 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. The officer seemed relieved to hear that my twenty-one months of compulsory service was in the Artesh or regular armed forces. 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). Comments:Military service completion and exemption cards and reliable English translations are readily available in Iran. 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. Alternate Documents:An expired birth certificate will have IS DECEASED stamped on the pages. About 80 percent of army personnel are conscripts, as are 60 percent of the Revolutionary Guards; navy and air force personnel are mainly volunteers. [Accessed 3 Mar. Sign in to follow this . The estimated force level of the regular army increased from 325,000 in 2001 to 350,000 in 2007, a level which continued throught 2019. 2014]. 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." In the past, the color of exemption cards differed, and those issued based on sexual orientation were red, but today all cards are one color and the number of the section or addendum on which an exemption is based appears on the card. 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). Issuing Authority:Iranian Public Conscription Organization (since 1980), under the Law Enforcement Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran (NAJA); Imperial Armed Forces (before 1980). [Accessed 25 Mar. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.

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