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. 2014], _____. If you are exempt from the service please provide a copy and certified English translation of your military service exemption card. "Compensated Living Kidney Donation in Iran: Donor's Attitude and Short-Term Follow-up." Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast. 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. 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. The NGO said the three male members of his family took him to the village of Borumi, western Iran, and murdered him there. 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. In July 2009 the Iranian parliament (Majlis) passed a new bill to cut military service in the country by 2 to 10 months for conscripts with university degrees, Iranian Press TV reported on 30 June 2009. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 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). International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR). Thus far, this regulation is expected to be in effect up to 04/11/1390 [24 January 2012 (Taghvim.com 28 Mar. In addition, the law provides exemptions for those with severe medical conditions or the bread winners of the family. However the way it works is that you need a valid iranian passport (6 months or more left on the expiration) . 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. Older cards include detailed biographical information such as blood type, hair color, weight, height, eye color, physical defects, and sometimes level of education. 2014], Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). Military card for Turkish applicants are not required. If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). 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. Individuals may volunteer for active duty at age 16. Sources state that, the recruitment age of the Basij Forces ["a paramilitary volunteer militia" (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. 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. Sources report on cases of sexual minorities being exempted from military service based on Article 33 of the army's medical exemption regulations (IHRDC 19 June 2013; Human Rights Watch Dec. 2010, 24). 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. 2) Exemption from military service is available on several grounds. N.d.a. 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). military service of the penalties likely to be faced if the person refuses to undertake, evades, or deserts from, military service 1.2 Points to note 1.2.1 Military service is compulsory for all males aged between 18 and 49 although there are some grounds for exemption (see Eligibility). "Iran." 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. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad: The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less. 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. 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. (Regardless of academic documents, or period of absence from service). 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. 2014], _____. This reflected the country-wide illiteracy rate, which stood at 60 percent in 1979. 2014], _____. If the person does not return to Iran, the amount is taken by the authorities. . 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). 19 December 2013. Types Available (Regular, Diplomatic, Official, etc. Home Office. 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. "Iran and Israel: Comparing Military Machines." Few draft dodgers, if any, were sent to jail; the normal procedure was to fine them the equivalent of US$75 (1986 exchange rate). Expansion and Clarification of Export Controls Targeting Russia and Belarus. Al Jazeera reports that volunteers start their service at 18 years of age (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. Temporary student exemptions may also be substantiated by a letter from the conscription authority and proof of the students bond payment to exit Iran. These marriages are performed by ecclesiastical authorities and are not registered with the government. 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. Those who due to weak disposition, growth deficiency or suffering from physical or mental illnesses are temporarily not capable of serving for the mandatory period. 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. Indeed the Iranian diaspora community is one of the most successful ethnic minority groups in the US, with many celebrated scholars, scientists, and academics. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa. 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. Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:White booklet with handwritten data. [Accessed 20 Mar. [Accessed 20 Mar. Ben Piven. The majority of the population, moreover, is under 25 years of age and thus has no personal memory of the Iranian Revolution. Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for. These cards will include basic biographical information, such as name and date of birth. 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. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. 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. Compounding this dilemma, many conscripts came from those areas where Persian was not spoken. Iranian subjects who live abroad in case of having the following conditions, by paying 10 million Toman can benefit from military services exemption against cash payment. Since a temporary marriage would not be valid for immigration purposes, the applicant should be processed for visa purposes as though unmarried. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. Alternate Documents:An expired birth certificate will have IS DECEASED stamped on the pages. Further and corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. They, like less-educated conscripts, are often disciplined for minor infractions. This effectively barred any Iranian who had served in the IRGCconscript or otherwisefrom entering the United States. The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. The National Card may corroborate information from the Birth Certificate, but the latter is preferred for identity confirmation. "Iran: Transgender People Are No Longer Classified as 'Mentally Sick'." Sina Azodi. 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). 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). Desertion is punishable by two to 12 months' imprisonment in case the deserter surrenders himself to the authorities. 30 June 2013. Document Name:Sanad-e Talagh (Divorce Certificate). 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. 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. Master and bachelor graduates will serve 8 and 6 months lesser respectively. . 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. Compulsory conscription has been in effect since 1926, when Reza Shah's Military Service Act was passed by the Majlis. Iranian medical exemption laws for military service are indications of legal discrimination against homosexual and transsexual people in Iran. N.d. "IFOR - International Fellowship of Reconciliation." 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. Alireza Fazeli Monfared, 20, was executed after they discovered a letter saying he had been exempted from the military service due to his sexuality, according to 6Rang. For those who live in the country, paying to avoid military service has not always been offered" (Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013). Alireza Heidary Roushi, Mitra Mahdavi-Mazdeh, Mahnaz Zamyadi. 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. If you are exempt from the service please provide a copy and certified English translation of your military service exemption card.