INS Security Checks Update (05-17-2002)
On April 19, 2002, we reported that the INS had instituted a new process whereby all petitions and applications with the exception of N-400s were being subjected to a new security check. As of last week, the INS apparently extended the requirement to N-400s, as well. Moreover, these new checks are apparently being required even for those cases in which a good deal of processing has already taken place. While the new security check mandate is in effect at all INS offices nationwide, implementation of the new process has been uneven at best, as some INS offices reportedly have limited access to the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) database against which the checks are performed, and even where IBIS is available, many INS officers have yet to receive training on the system. The INS has thus far been unable to provide information as to the kind of processing delays which can be expected with the new security check system.
http://www.lewslaw.com/US_Immigration_Updates.htm#05172002a
On April 19, 2002, we reported that the INS had instituted a new process whereby all petitions and applications with the exception of N-400s were being subjected to a new security check. As of last week, the INS apparently extended the requirement to N-400s, as well. Moreover, these new checks are apparently being required even for those cases in which a good deal of processing has already taken place. While the new security check mandate is in effect at all INS offices nationwide, implementation of the new process has been uneven at best, as some INS offices reportedly have limited access to the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) database against which the checks are performed, and even where IBIS is available, many INS officers have yet to receive training on the system. The INS has thus far been unable to provide information as to the kind of processing delays which can be expected with the new security check system.
http://www.lewslaw.com/US_Immigration_Updates.htm#05172002a