Administrative Management System (AMS)

Develops, deploys, and supports complex IT solutions to automate the functions for the Department from concept to product, including research, design, development, testing, and launch. CA/CST also develops and implements standards for the Bureau's enterprise architecture (EA), maintains the Consular Consolidated Database (CCD) for real-time access to visa and passport records worldwide, monitors data quality, and ensures system architecture meets current and projected requirements, applying leading-edge technology solutions for systems' performance and security.