Request for Consular Associate Designation for Adriana

UNCLAS BISHKEK 001253 SIPDIS DEPT FOR CA/EX, SCA/EX E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: CMGT AMGT SUBJECT: Request for Consular Associate Designation for Adriana Sanchez Prater ¶1. Post would like to request a consular associate designation for the below U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (EFM): ¶A. Personal Information: Name: Adriana Sanchez Prater Date of Birth: September 5, 1973 Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico Social Security Number: 630 94 6201 Naturalization Certificate Number: A05 742 5385 Date of Issue: 14 February 2005 Place of Issuance: Baltimore, MD Name and TED of Nominee's Sponsor: Andrew Prater, 6/2011 ¶B. Position: Ms. Prater is occupying an existing MRV-funded position, position # 97006094. The position was previously vacant. ¶C. Length of Service and Responsibilities: Ms. Prater is expected to serve until 06/2011. The position has been designated at FP-07. Ms. Prater will primarily be working in American Citizens Services and Non-Immigrant Visas. She will provide notary services and accept passport and CRBA applications in the absence of the consular officer. She will assist in reviewing Petitions for Alien Relatives (I-130) for accuracy. Ms. Prater will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of post's warden network as well as answering public inquiries regarding American Citizens Services. However due to the small size of the section, she will also assist in routine NIV processing and post's anti-fraud program. In the absence of the consular officer, Ms. Prater will assist in collection of NIV biometrics. She will also assist with drafting of Security Advisory Opinions. ¶D. Completion of PC 530: Ms. Prater completed PC 530 ("ConGen") on May 21, 2008. ¶E. Security Clearance: Ms. Prater's Secret clearance was re-issued by Diplomatic Security on 16 December 2008. ¶F. Previous Consular Experience: Ms. Prater formerly was employed by the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City as a computer operator, grade FSN-7 from May 2001 - February 2004. As systems manager for the NIV section, she maintained and insured effective operation of local BCC card production equipment. Ms. Prater trained NIV staff in the use of equipment and system while liaisoning with the Information Management Office and CA Help Desk. From February 2004 - February 2005, Ms. Prater was an assistant to the USCIS Attache District Director at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. In addition to providing information and assistant to the public regarding immigration issues she also performed examinations of Petitions for Alien Relatives. ¶G. Certification: I, Valerie J. Chittenden, Chief of the Consular Section in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan certify that Adriana Sanchez Prater is qualified by American citizenship, EFM status, knowledge, training, and experience to function as a Consular Associate. Litzenberger