Alireza Heidary Roushi, Mitra Mahdavi-Mazdeh, Mahnaz Zamyadi. According to a 2020 survey from 6Rang, nearly 63 percent of Iranian LGBTQ people reported experiencing violence perpetrated by their nuclear family. 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). The first compulsory military service bill was passed ninety-six years ago, during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi. 2014], _____. Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 2014). A new regulation which was passed in 2014 and had been gradually implemented in the follwoing two years, had two new features. The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and Small Media were unable to provide information for this Response. 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. In Iran's military protocol, homosexuality is defined as a type of mental abnormality, and more specifics are . National Organization for Civil Registration: (sabteahval.ir) are an Iranian national with a valid Iranian passport, and. They, like less-educated conscripts, are often disciplined for minor infractions. 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. The officers began pointing at disheveled young men, commanding the frightened recruits to go stand in various lines associated with the military. Once an individual is deemed exempt, they are issued a military exemption card, which identifies the reasons for their exemption. Document Name:Sanad-e Talagh (Divorce Certificate). 2014], Middle East Journal. 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. There are reports that the Mandean/Ahwaz minority in the South-West of the country are forced to perform military service despite their pacifist religious beliefs and are consequently fleeing the country in large numbers. Other Documents Available:No other documents available. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. 2014], Al-Monitor. [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. 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. Sources indicate that students can postpone their military service (Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013; IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013). U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS. Sources state that people who refuse military service cannot get a passport (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013; Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013). [Accessed 20 Mar. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran A member of the budget committee in the Iranian parliament, Mohammad-Reza Mirtajodini, said the plan only includes the absentees who are living abroad and at least five years have passed from their conscription due date. 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. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. 2014], Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases. (Iran n.d.b). Many applicants also submit titles and deeds to apartments and property. 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). Sina Azodi and Mohsen Solhdoost. 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. have valid temporary resident status in Canada. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast. Registration Criteria:Proof of Iranian citizenship. Registration Criteria: Iranian citizenship, completed application form with photos, and payment of fees. Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions. (Denmark Feb. 2013, 70). This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim for refugee protection. Sina Azodi. "We are a Buried Generation." Physical standards had to be lowered to get the number of men needed. This gain was also reflected in the regular armed forces. Management Fax: (+9821)66709333 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. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had an estimated 125,000 active personnel in 2007. No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization. This exemption is for a man who is the only male in the family and his father is over 65 years old. 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). Every year about 580,000 men reach conscription age of 18 years for compulsory military service; 16 years of age for volunteers; 17 years of age for Law Enforcement Forces; 15 years of age for Basij Forces (Popular Mobilization Army). General Kamali, the chief conscription officer of the armed forces, stated 19 December 2013 that "many exemptions, deductions and options to pay to avoid military service will be removed" in the "following year". 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. N.d. "Iranian Newspapers." 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 general discrimination. These cards will include basic biographical information, such as name and date of birth. Both parties birth certificates, national ID cards, medical reports, and the brides fathers birth certificate are required. Refusing to serve in the army without an exemption can result in not being granted a driver's license. 2014], XE. 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. (US 26 Feb. 2014). In addition to marriages and divorces having their own documentation, the information should also be recorded in both parties' shenasnameh (birth certificate) documents. Embassy in the Hague. Iranian applicants usually provide documents from their bank which show their total account holdings. 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). If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as Mr. Doe, the principal visa holder. 4. 2012). Copyright notice: This document is published with the permission of the copyright holder and producer Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). The 1955 U.S.-Iran Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights is now terminated. 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). [Accessed 13 Mar. (Factiva), _____. 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 . 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. Discrimination and Violence Against Sexual Minorities in Iran. Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:White booklet with handwritten data. Under the pre-revolutionary law, temporary or permanent exemptions were provided for the physically disabled, hardship cases, convicted felons, students, and certain professions. Iranian / Dutch B2 tourist visa refused because of no military card Sources state that, the recruitment age of the Basij Forces ["a paramilitary volunteer militia" (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. A fact-finding mission on Iran conducted by the Danish Refugee Council, Norway's LANDINFO, and the Danish Immigration Service from 9 November to 20 November 2012 and 8 January to 9 January 2013 states that, [t]he consular officers of the US embassy in Ankara noted that after the post-election political turmoil in the summer of 2009 it appears 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. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months. 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). 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. 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. 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. Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. For example, those who are accepted to universities are exempted while at school but are required to sign up after they graduate. Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. Lawyers, for example, may work as the equivalent of a US military judge advocate general, investigating crimes committed by service members. 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. It was considered that by allowing them to leave, the authorities were thereby getting rid of dissent. 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." 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. February 2013. However, Al Jazeera indicates that the recruitment age is 19 (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. The military exemption cards increase. 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. [Accessed 25 Mar. ; 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. However, we wont consider the plan if the government makes a strong case against it.. 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 new version presents the spouses information on two facing pages and the childrens information on a subsequent page. 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. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. According to the latest Majlis ratification, military service for conscripts with a PHD falls 10 months. "Iran Cuts Military Service Term." If you are exempt from the service please provide a copy and certified English translation of your military service exemption card. 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. 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. N.d.a. Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. PDF Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants Before the Interview This regulation was expected to be in effect up to 04/11/1390 [24 January 2012. The original version of this document may be found on the offical website of the IRB at, Last Updated: Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 15:25 GMT, 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Iran : information sur le service militaire, y compris sur l'ge du recrutement, la dure du service, les motifs d'exemption, la possibilit d'effectuer un service de remplacement et le traitement rserv par les autorits aux personnes qui refusent de faire leur service militaire; information indiquant si des sanctions sont imposes aux objecteurs de conscience, Military service / Conscientious objection / Desertion / Draft evasion / Forced conscription, Persecution on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Renewals of old birth certificates or replacements of lost birth certificates are available by applying in person at the registry office. 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. Agence France-Presse (AFP). Treatment of People Who Refuse Military Service. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto). Issuing Authority Personnel Title:There is no issuing authority personnel title. 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). 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. Procedure for Obtaining:There is no procedure for obtaining. Document Name:Govahiye Fot (Death Certificate). 2014], Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC). They were tasked with randomly picking conscripts. [Accessed 25 Mar. With respect to educational exemptions, Chapter 4, Article 33 states that, #ga-ad {display: none;} G-1, G-2, and G-3 visa applicants must submit their applications to either U.S. Embassy Bern or U.S. Embassy Vienna. [Accessed 20 Mar. 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. }, Page last modified: 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. [Accessed on 27 Mar. 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. Refworld | Iran: 1) Are all Iranian males registered with the military 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 . If the parents marriage is not registered, both must be present to sign the document. : 2161 Few draft dodgers, if any, were sent to jail; the normal procedure was to fine them the equivalent of US$75 (1986 exchange rate). Public Relations: (+9821)66709666 If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa. The majority of the population, moreover, is under 25 years of age and thus has no personal memory of the Iranian Revolution. 2014)]. Absence without leave for more than 15 days without a valid reason is punishable by six months' to two years' imprisonment and/or 12 months extension of military service. Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title. 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.
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