Author Description

Reviews the INS application (app.) workload, quantifies the resources expended adjudicating (adj.) apps., determines the factors affecting INS' ability to process apps., & identifies INS actions to improve processing. Addresses these questions: Since 1994, how have INS' adj. budget, staffing, & workload changed? Since 1994, has INS experienced backlogs in processing apps. for imm'n. benefits? How long does it take INS to process apps. from the time of receipt until completion? What factors affect INS' app. backlogs & processing times & what actions has INS taken or planned to address them? & What other actions has INS taken or planned to improve app. processing?