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June 10, 2008
 
 

FBI System Behind Citizenship Delays


"The FBI system for checking the names of immigration applicants suffers from "serious deficiencies" that have produced overwhelming backlogs and questions about the reliability of the information, an internal audit has found. The bureau's name checks have fallen victim to "outdated and inefficient technology" as well as inadequately trained employees, according to a report issued yesterday by the Justice Department inspector general," the Washington Post reports. "More than 327,000 requests were pending as of March, the report said. The reviews are required before applicants can win citizenship, enter the United States to work and study or receive other benefits. The delays have been the focus of persistent criticism by judges, lawmakers and immigration advocates."

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