Consular Officer / Passport Specialist
Listing checked October 16, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks former Consular Officers and Passport Specialists to evaluate and improve AI systems on passport and citizenship topics. You will apply your State Department background to ensure questions mirror real applicant inquiries and that answers hold up on complex cases. Accuracy is the top priority. No AI experience is required; your domain knowledge is what matters. This is a short-term, remote contractor role with a commitment of 20-30 hours per week.
What You'll Do5
- 1Review sample passport and citizenship questions and flag any that do not sound like what real people ask.
- 2Write rubrics that define a correct, complete answer for complex cases, such as lost, stolen, or damaged passports, name changes, and citizenship documentation.
- 3Cover situations involving minors, custody, and applicants born or living abroad in your rubrics.
- 4Evaluate AI-generated answers against your rubrics, flagging errors, omissions, and outdated guidance.
- 5Share clear written feedback with the project team, working asynchronously.
Requirements6
- 1Former State Department experience in a passport agency (Passport Specialist/Adjudicator) or consular section (Consular Officer).
- 21+ years adjudicating or advising on passport or citizenship matters.
- 3Working knowledge of citizenship and nationality rules and passport eligibility.
- 4US-based.
- 5Able to start quickly and commit 20-30 hours/week.
- 6Clear, precise writing.
Who Should Apply
Former Consular Officers or Passport Specialists with at least one year of adjudicating passport or citizenship cases. You must be US-based, available 20-30 hours per week, and able to write clear, precise feedback. Experience with document fraud detection, name changes, or creating training materials is a plus.
Salary Insight
The role pays $50 to $70 per hour. No other compensation details are provided; final pay is discussed during the hiring process.
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Compensation
$50–70/hr
Application Tip
Highlight your State Department experience and any specific cases you handled, such as lost passports, name changes, or citizenship documentation. Quantify your adjudication volume and mention any experience with document fraud detection or creating guides, as these are listed as nice-to-have.
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