February 2013. Iran has a compulsory military service requirement for all Iranian men when they reach the age of 19. Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. 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. 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. 6 January 2010. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2012)] is 15 (ibid. 2014], _____. Master and bachelor graduates will serve 8 and 6 months lesser respectively. 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. 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). Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available. If the parents marriage is not registered, both must be present to sign the document. Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 22 hours ago, AmirNL said: Many applicants also submit titles and deeds to apartments and property. And you need to apply to the embassy for an "exit stamp" (mohr e khorooj) . 2014a)], 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), are eligible for buying themselves out of Military Duty and thereby obtaining an Exemption card, upon paying the sum of 100,000,000 Rials [$4315 CAD (XE 27 Mar. (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 ! I would end up being picked by the IRIAF, but the process was arbitrary. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had an estimated 125,000 active personnel in 2007. 2- They must have lived at least 2 years in the foreign country. 2014], Press TV. . 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. Charles Recknagel. 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. "Iran: Transgender People Are No Longer Classified as 'Mentally Sick'." Embassy in the Hague. 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. Men who were exempted before 1990 may not have been issued a card explaining why they were exempt. It is slightly smaller in size than the old version and has covers and quality reminiscent of passports. 27 March 2014. Sina Azodi. According to the IFOR Main Representative to the UN, in Iran, "persons who are unwilling to perform military service, for whatever reason, are either recruited against their will or seek to escape or evade recruitment" (18 Mar. 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). @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { 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). [Accessed 25 Mar. For those who live in the country, paying to avoid military service has not always been offered". Women may volunteer but are exempt from military service (as of 2019). "Iran Cuts Military Service Term." Persons who are unwilling to perform military service, for whatever reason, are either recruited against their will or seek to escape or evade recruitment. 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). "Programme Summary of Iranian TV News 1630gmt 4 May 2013." Newspapers had carried reports of people caught trying to buy their way out of military service, at an unofficial figure of about US$8,000 for forged exemption documents. 2014], Iran. This means a temporary marriage would not disqualify an alien from a K-1 fianc (e) visa and would not be considered a marriage for determining whether an alien meets the definition of child (under 21 and unmarried). 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. In 2019, the US State Department designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, an unprecedented action against the military of a foreign state. [Accessed 20 Mar. Presently, military service lasts generally 18 months, but there are shorter terms for college graduates. 2014]. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas. "Currency Converter." In fact, the vast majority of the combat-trained labor power Iran developed during the Iran-Iraq War left military service by the mid-1990s. However, we wont consider the plan if the government makes a strong case against it.. (Iran n.d.b). Of that number, an estimated 220,000 were conscripts. If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable (Roonevesht).. 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. Moreover, all exemptions, except for physical disabilities, were only for five years. It was commented that young dissatisfied individuals could be perceived as a potential source of unrest by the authorities. 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). Information and instructions are available online at:https://www.sabteahval.ir/enhttps://www.sabteahval.ir/en. 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. [Accessed 13 Mar. number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority. After the United States entered the World War, a large Army was needed immediately. 30 June 2009. Certified Copies Available:Not available. "M" means multiple times. Indeed, it can be argued that only a small minority of IRGC members, particularly those who served in the elite Quds Forcethe Guards external armparticipate in acts that might be characterized as terrorism or support for terrorism in countries such as Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon. It was considered that by allowing them to leave, the authorities were thereby getting rid of dissent. [Accessed 28 Mar. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Diplomatic relations with Iran were severed on April 7, 1980. 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. : 2161 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. 9. These cards will include basic biographical information, such as name and date of birth. Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. I know this rules but since 2019 there is no possibility anymore to buy your military service off ! Home Office. On a case-by-case basis, the Department of State can request that the Department of Homeland Security grant waivers for nonimmigrant visa applicants with past mandatory military service in the IRGC. "Iran and Israel: Comparing Military Machines." In 2007 the Basij had about 300,000 personnel, including 40,000 active personnel; they were authorized to carry small arms only. 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. "Iran May Increase Compulsory Military Service by Three Months." N.d. "IFOR - International Fellowship of Reconciliation." 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. Anyone any idea what I can do?!!!?!?!?!!?! 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). [Accessed 25 Mar. "We are a Buried Generation." This regulation was expected to be in effect up to 04/11/1390 [24 January 2012. 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). Document Name:Sanad-e Talagh (Divorce Certificate). The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) World Factbook indicates that the military branches in Iran in 2011 consisted of the, Islamic Republic of Iran Regular Forces (Artesh): Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force (IRIAF), Khatemolanbia Air Defense Headquarters; Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Sepah-e Pasdaran-e Enqelab-e Eslami, IRGC): Ground Resistance Forces, Navy, Aerospace Force, Quds Force (special operations); Law Enforcement Forces.