Iran LGBTQ: A card exempted a gay man from serving in the military. It In December 2013, media sources reported that, according to General Kamali, due to a shortage of personnel, Iran may increase the length of military service to 24 months (BBC 26 Dec. 2013; Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013). If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee). Gay Iranian Man Murdered by Family on Being 'Outed' by Military Service PDF Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants Before the Interview 2) Exemption from military service is available on several grounds. Some indicate why the cardholder was exempted from military service. 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). Individuals may volunteer for active duty at age 16. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents. These cards facilitate the United States in honoring its host country obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR), [] If the candidate gave any suggestive evidence of emotional instability, such as nervousness at the time of examination, sweaty hands, or expressed fears, he was usually rejected. 30 June 2013. Iran has a compulsory military service requirement for all Iranian men when they reach the age of 19. 26 September 2013. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months. With respect to educational exemptions, Chapter 4, Article 33 states that, DOC Official Translation - The news met with widespread outrage. "Iran's Basij: Membership in a Militant Islamist Organization." 26 December 2013. 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. 2014], _____. Afshon Ostovar. According to the IHRDC, Article 33, paragraph 8 of the regulatory code that governs medical exemptions from military service notes that "'moral and sexual deviancy, such as transsexuality'" is considered to be grounds for a medical exemption (19 June 2013). After the bitter experience of the Donald Trump administrations Muslim ban, subsequent withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, and maximum pressure campaign, easing restrictions on the immigration of innocent Iranians, who had no choice about serving in the IRGC, could be a collateral benefit of restoring the JCPOA. [Accessed 13 Mar. 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. 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). This exemption is for a man who is the only male in the family and his father is over 65 years old. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. By However, unlike members of al-Qaeda or the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS)whose members are presumably committed to the groups ideologies, aims, and terrorist methodsmost members of the IRGC are conscripts and had no choice about which military branch they would join to fulfill their required military service. 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. Treatment of People Who Refuse Military Service. Arash Karami. Both parties birth certificates, national ID cards, medical reports, and the brides fathers birth certificate are required. 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). 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. Our programs and centers deliver in-depth, highly relevant issue briefs and reports that break new ground, shift opinions, and set agendas on public policy, with a focus on advancing debates by integrating foundational research and analysis with concrete policy solutions. According to the IHRDC, "in general males are expected to serve for a period of 20 months" and "[f]or service in impoverished areas, the duration can last 24 months while service in boundary areas can last 22 months" (7 Nov. 2013). Physical standards had to be lowered to get the number of men needed. The law, however, provides exemptions in certain circumstances. Home Office. "M" means multiple times. Once an individual is deemed exempt, they are issued a military exemption card, which identifies the reasons for their exemption. Procedure for Obtaining:Apply at local registration office. New U.S., EU, and UK Sanctions and Export Controls Against Russia and In the United States by the year 2018, obesity was among other shortcomings such as physical fitness deficiencies and lack of a high school diploma that disqualified about 70% of 17-to-24-year-olds from serving. Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. Tehran's forces had more combat experience in mobile conventional warfare than their Gulf Arab rivals, but that experience was rapidly aging. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran [Accessed 25 Mar. 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. V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. 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. 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'. N.d. "About Press TV." Those living outside of Iran may apply for the card by submitting a special form to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If the person does not return to Iran, the amount is taken by the authorities. [Accessed 13 Mar. 2014], _____. Refusing to serve in the army without an exemption can result in not being granted a driver's license. Agence France-Presse (AFP). Those who due to handicaps or mental and/or physical illnesses are permanently unable to be drafted for mandatory service period. Alternate Documents:An expired birth certificate will have IS DECEASED stamped on the pages. For those who live in the country, paying to avoid military service has not always been offered" (Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013). Iran - Military Conscription Sources state that people who refuse military service cannot get a passport (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2013; Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013). If the parents marriage is not registered, both must be present to sign the document. Compounding this dilemma, many conscripts came from those areas where Persian was not spoken. 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. I am from Iranian descent and I left/ fled Iran about 10 years ago when I was around 20 years old. 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. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued. Master and bachelor graduates will serve 8 and 6 months lesser respectively. Certified Copies Available:Not available. Iran: Information on whether a military exemption card or a military 6 January 2010. 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. 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. IranSource Anyone any idea what I can do?!!!?!?!?!!?! Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. I have never served in Iranian military and I have no exemption card or military card and even no Iranian passport/ nationality anymore. 2014], Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC). People who refuse military service cannot get a passport. . No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization. About 3,800,000 men entered the Army during 1942, through inductions and enlistments. . 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. Comments: Available but unreliable. Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response. 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. Copyright notice: This document is published with the permission of the copyright holder and producer Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).