Sonya Tsiros International Division Chief Bureau of Consular Affairs Office of Fraud Prevention Programs CAFPP May 2012 Fraud Detection and Prevention Fraud Prevention Programs CAFPP Dedicated to providing resources tools and information that enhance the ability to detect and deter pa ID: 682022
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Bureau of Consular Affairs
Sonya Tsiros, International Division ChiefBureau of Consular AffairsOffice of Fraud Prevention Programs (CA/FPP)May 2012
Fraud Detection and PreventionSlide2
Fraud Prevention Programs (CA/FPP)Dedicated to providing resources, tools and information that enhance the ability to detect and deter passport and visa fraud. We contribute to U.S. border security through:
SupportTrainingTrend AnalysisDocument SecurityInteragency LiaisonConsular Integrity DivisionSlide3
Immigrant Visa ProcessUSCISPetition ApprovalNational Visa CenterCase Preparation
Embassy/Consulate Interview and IssuanceSlide4
NVC Fraud Prevention UnitPetition RevocationsPetition Review
Intelligence Sharing with DHS and U.S. Embassies/ConsulatesSlide5
Kentucky Consular Center (KCC)
Established in 2000 & located in Williamsburg, KYCentralizing NIV Petition Processing for the DoSAdministers the Diversity Visa programNIV Petition and DV Fraud UnitFacial Recognition Center for DoSSlide6
U.S. Embassy/ConsulateIn-Person Interview
Local Document ExpertiseBiometrics and NamecheckVerification of IdentityVerification of Material Elements in PetitionIneligibilities?Slide7
IV Fraud TrendsEmployment Fraud
Relationship FraudMarriage FraudSlide8
Interesting Passport Fraud FactsIn FY2011 there were 2,497 referrals to Diplomatic Security for criminal investigation of passport fraud.
925 passport applications were confirmed as fraudulent.The majority of the fraudsters used a genuine United States birth certificate.Slide9
Sonya TsirosTsirosSM@state.gov
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