Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:White booklet with handwritten data. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality. [Accessed 13 Mar. ): Document Name:Passport of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Gozarnameh-ye Jomhuriye Eslamiye Iran). 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. 2014], _____. _____. Sources indicate that the duration of compulsory military service ranges from 18 to 24 months (BBC 26 Dec. 2013; Al-Monitor 19 Dec. 2013). The death certificate issued by the physician, hospital, or cemetery official; or the presence of two witnesses before the relevant civil registration office. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request. Embassy in the Hague. I waited for two long hours until several officers arrived from the Artesh (regular military), Iranian Ground Forces, Air Force (IRIAF), Law Enforcement Forces (Prisons Branch), and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Navy (IRGC-N). Arash Karami. Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria. Individuals may volunteer for active duty at age 16. 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. [Accessed 27 Mar. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. [Accessed 25 Mar. 30 June 2009. If you are exempt from the service please provide a copy and certified English translation of your military service exemption card. Sources report on various non-health related circumstances that could lead to an exemption of military service, including: being the only son of the family (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2014). Iran does not recognize the Bahai'i faith as a minority religion, thus the documentation of such marriages differs from Islamic marriages or marriages of other religious minorities. The conscript military service obligation is 18-24 months. . 504 of the 1996 Tazi'rat (the Islamic criminal code): "Whoever manages to incite the armed forces, or who in one way or another assists the armed forces, to rebellion, desertion, surrender or non-performance of their military duties shall be considered a Muhaarib if he intended to overturn the government or to enable the defeat of own forces by the enemy; otherwise, if the actions taken by him have been effective he will be sentenced to from two to ten years' imprisonment, and if they are not, he will be sentenced to six months' to three years' imprisonment." Information and instructions are available online at:https://www.sabteahval.ir/enhttps://www.sabteahval.ir/en. 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). Many applicants also submit titles and deeds to apartments and property. 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 once . 26 September 2013. 2014], _____. Charles Recknagel. The IHRDC states this exemption is for "a man who is the only male in the family and his father is over 65 years old" (IHRDC 7 Nov. 2014). "Iran." 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. Sources state that, the recruitment age of the Basij Forces ["a paramilitary volunteer militia" (Al Jazeera 24 Apr. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications: An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. If the original booklet is lost, a handwritten transcript from the registry office may be acceptable. Alternate Documents:Divorces are recorded in the older version of birth certificates (shenasnameh), but duplicate birth certificates may not include this information. Certified Copies Available:Certified copies are available. This gain was also reflected in the regular armed forces. Embassy in the Hague. The Iranians who fought on the frontlines during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988 are retired. Alireza Heidary Roushi, Mitra Mahdavi-Mazdeh, Mahnaz Zamyadi. Management: (+9821)66707131-9 "About." 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. 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. Depending on their field, those with higher education can end up with higher-status duties. 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. 2014], Denmark and Norway. There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. 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. 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). What is the general policy for people who wish to obtain visas to come to the United States (U.S.)? [Accessed 28 Mar. I know this rules but since 2019 there is no possibility anymore to buy your military service off ! By 1986 the country's overall literacy rate was estimated at 50 percent, a dramatic improvement. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued. January 2009. 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 . The second is a one-page document issued by the Department of National Registration and Statistics stating that the couple appeared before one of its officials and provided an oath stating that they are a married couple. . "Buying Out of Military Service." Document Name:Sanad-e Talagh (Divorce Certificate). 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). Iran has a compulsory military service requirement for all Iranian men when they reach the age of 19. Certificates for marriages and divorces prior to 1921 can be obtained only from ecclesiastical authorities. Al-Monitor reports that in December 2013, General Kamali stated that "[b]ecause of its discriminatory nature, paying off military service was never desired by the armed forces, and that option has been closed" (19 Dec. 2013). In the case of the IRGC, a clean-shaven face could result in three days of extra service time, as I was told by a number of friends who were drafted by the IRGC. Aligning the text of the Luxury Goods Sanctions at EAR 746.10 with the . On April 4, 1981, eight F-4 Phantom fighter bombers conducted a daring airstrike on three airbases deep inside Iraqi territory. Exemptions were given only to solve family problems. Other Documents Available:No other documents available. (US 26 Feb. 2014). The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and Small Media were unable to provide information for this Response. 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. Internet sites, including: Amnesty International; ecoi.net; Iran - Islamic Parliament of Iran, Iranian Police, National Portal for Iran, Office of the Supreme Leader Sayyid Ali Khamenei, Presidency Website; Iran Data Portal; Hein Online; Legislationline; Small Media; United Nations - Refworld. 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. MENASource offers the latest news from across the Middle East, combined with commentary by contributors, interviews with emerging players, multi-media content, and independent analysis from fellows and staff. N.d. "Iranian Newspapers." (Factiva), _____. 26 February 2014. 2014], Middle East Journal. Military card for Turkish applicants are not required. [Accessed 20 Mar. 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). 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). And this does not mean that persons who would obviously qualify as conscientious objectors do not exist. "Currency Converter." "Iran and Israel: Comparing Military Machines." Somewhat less than half of white males, aged 20-39, enlisted in the Union Army, while almost all military age Confederate males served. About 3,800,000 men entered the Army during 1942, through inductions and enlistments. 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. 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.