Compulsory conscription has been in effect since 1926, when Reza Shah's Military Service Act was passed by the Majlis. In the past, a consistent weakness of the armed forces had been the high illiteracy rate among conscripts and volunteers. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. It is slightly smaller in size than the old version and has covers and quality reminiscent of passports. Older cards include detailed biographical information such as blood type, hair color, weight, height, eye color, physical defects, and sometimes level of education. "Buying Out of Military Service." @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { Issuing Authority:National Organization of Registration of Documents and Property (Sazman-e Sabt-e Asnad va Amlak-e Keshvar). A computer engineer would serve as a computer operator and so on. January 2009. 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. Two witnesses are required. Those who due to handicaps or mental and/or physical illnesses are permanently unable to be drafted for mandatory service period. By Alternate Documents:Amended identity certificates that indicate an individuals correct marital status can be obtained. Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. 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 (Factiva), _____. (Denmark Feb. 2013, 70). 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. 20-07-2019 12:07:30 ZULU, The Iranian Military Under the Islamic Republic, IRAN'S GROUND FORCES: MORALE AND MANPOWER. [Accessed 20 Mar. If lost then the applicant should apply for a duplicate shenasnameh. 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. 27 March 2014. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality. 30 June 2009. (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 ! Indeed the Iranian diaspora community is one of the most successful ethnic minority groups in the US, with many celebrated scholars, scientists, and academics. 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. 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. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. It is important to inquire about temporary marriages when processing adoption cases from Iran, as posts frequently see children born of temporary marriages. 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. #ga-ad {display: none;} Iranian applicants usually provide documents from their bank which show their total account holdings. Management: (+9821)66707131-9 The officers began pointing at disheveled young men, commanding the frightened recruits to go stand in various lines associated with the military. They are also often mistreated by officers. 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. 4. "M" means multiple times. By 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). The National Card may corroborate information from the Birth Certificate, but the latter is preferred for identity confirmation. The IHRDC adds that failing to serve without an exemption can also result in "a ban on leaving the country without special permission" (7 Nov. 2013). 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. 24 April 2012. (A Muhaarib is someone who takes up arms against the Islamic government). No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the authorities. He is also a PhD Candidate in International Relations at University of South Florida. N.d.b. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as Mr. Doe, the principal visa holder. 2014], Human Rights Watch. 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. 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. Anyone any idea what I can do?!!!?!?!?!!?! 2014], World-newspapers.com. 2014], _____. Exemptions were given only to solve family problems. 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. Baha'i marriages should be evidenced with both documents, as well as the registration of the union in both parties shenasnameh documents. Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for. 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. I know this rules but since 2019 there is no possibility anymore to buy your military service off ! [a]ccording to the most recent resolutions, foreign resident draftees who have left the country before the date 29/12/1382 [19 March 2004 (Taghvim.com 28 Mar. In 1984 the Majlis passed a new Military Act that amended conscription laws to reduce the high number of draft dodgers. 2014], United States (US). UkraineAlert sources analysis and commentary from a wide-array of thought-leaders, politicians, experts, and activists from Ukraine and the global community. What is the general policy for people who wish to obtain visas to come to the United States (U.S.)? Oral sources: Attempts to contact the following individuals and organizations were unsuccessful within the time constraints of this Response: Amnesty International; Center for Strategic and International Studies; a Professor of International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School; a Professor of Iranian Studies at Columbia University; Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; Radio Zamaneh; War Resisters' International. UkraineAlert is a comprehensive online publication that provides regular news and analysis on developments in Ukraines politics, economy, civil society, and culture. 2014)]. : 2298500101 Surname : MOHAMMAD Name : NIKNAM Father's Name : Ali Birth Certificate No. 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. There's no guarantee she will issue you a visa even if you're able to do so. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 4 May 2013. Master and bachelor graduates will serve 8 and 6 months lesser respectively. number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority. 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. [a]ccording to regulations of Medical Exemption of Military Service, those liable to the duty of service can be generally categorized into 4 main groups in terms of their conditions: Individuals being in a state of complete physical and mental Health and hence entirely capable of being drafted to the mandatory service period. 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). Depending on their field, those with higher education can end up with higher-status duties. I have no Iranian passport and nationality anymore. 1- They must have been exited the country before 1382/12/29. Discrimination and Violence Against Sexual Minorities in Iran. [Accessed on 27 Mar. About 80 percent of army personnel are conscripts, as are 60 percent of the Revolutionary Guards; navy and air force personnel are mainly volunteers. Virtual Embassy Iran ir.usembassy.gov, U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi ae.usembassy.gov. Both versions include a space for notes, death information, and where the registration office records any changes or corrections to the information in the document, such as a legal name change or a correction to the date or place of birth. 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. 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. "Iran's Basij -- Defending Against a 'Velvet Revolution'." Document Name:Sanad-e Talagh (Divorce Certificate). However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. 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. 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). You can extend your status for free if you. 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. Home Office. The officer seemed relieved to hear that my twenty-one months of compulsory service was in the Artesh or regular armed forces. 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. 19 June 2013. 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. Moreover, all exemptions, except for physical disabilities, were only for five years. : 2161 Certificates for marriages and divorces prior to 1921 can be obtained only from ecclesiastical authorities. "Iran: Transgender People Are No Longer Classified as 'Mentally Sick'." 6 January 2010. They were tasked with randomly picking conscripts. 7 Nov. 2013). (IFOR 18 Mar. Alternate Documents:An expired birth certificate will have IS DECEASED stamped on the pages. The old version presents the spouses information on the top half of two facing pages, with the childrens information on the bottom half of the same pages. It was considered that by allowing them to leave, the authorities were thereby getting rid of dissent. These marriages are performed by ecclesiastical authorities and are not registered with the government. 2014], British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). 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 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 death certificate issued by the physician, hospital, or cemetery official; or the presence of two witnesses before the relevant civil registration office. You need to apply for a visitor record to extend your visitor status. 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 . Similarly, Al-Monitor reports that, according to General Kamali, "reduced-time exemptions are still applicable for those who entered military service this Iranian calendar year, which ends March 2014" (19 Dec. 2013). Irans interest in developing a nuclear deterrent is often attributed to the Islamic Republic. Expansion and Clarification of Export Controls Targeting Russia and Belarus. 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. It could also have meant that conscription was not replacing war losses or retirements. The news met with widespread outrage. 28 March 2014a. The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and Small Media were unable to provide information for this Response. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 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. While Iranian law considers them to be legitimate children, issues could arise concerning parental consent. N.d. "IFOR Mission." Agence France-Presse (AFP). 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." The IRGC is made up of about 190,000 active personnel at any given timethe majority of whom were conscripted. 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. This regulation was expected to be in effect up to 04/11/1390 [24 January 2012. Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title. However, it is likely that the Majlis may reconsider the proposal to help the military meet its budgetary requirements for next year, Mr. Dehghani said. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee). 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). 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. Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. Management Fax: (+9821)66709333 If you are exempt from the service please provide a copy and certified English translation of your military service exemption card. Those dismissed from mandatory military service due to their sexual orientation received special exemption cards indicating the reason for their dismissal. According to art. "Iran and Israel: Comparing Military Machines." Shortly afterwards, the Iranian lesbian and transgender network 6Rang (Six Colours) named the victim as 20-year-old Ali Fazeli Monfared, known as Alireza. Alternate Documents: The National Card presents information which is also contained on the Birth Certificate, but the latter is more comprehensive. 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. 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. And this does not mean that persons who would obviously qualify as conscientious objectors do not exist. 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. [Accessed 13 Mar. You will not be able to access U.S. or foreign bank accounts using . Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast. 2014], Al Jazeera. 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. 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). 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. In the United States, enlistments for the Union Army totalled 2,672,341 [2,489,836 white, 178,975 African American, and 3,530 Native American troops], while estimates of enlistment strength for the Confederate Army ranges from 750,000 to 1,227,890. However, when a Baha'i marries a person from any other religion, the identity documents may not indicate the marriage. 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. Persons who are unwilling to perform military service, for whatever reason, are either recruited against their will or seek to escape or evade recruitment. ; US 26 Feb. 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. N.d. "About Us." 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