"According to the BCIS statistics report dated 08/31/2003, the immigration benefits pending cases increased 31% between 2002 (4,002,465) and 2003 (5,257,972). The bad story does not end there. The rate of approval dropped 18%, while the rate of denial increased 12% during the same period. What the statistics mean is: More backlogs and more denials." (Source: Immigration-law.com)
Click here for the full report http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/shared/aboutus/statistics/msrjuly03/BENEFIT.HTM
Click here for the full report http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/shared/aboutus/statistics/msrjuly03/BENEFIT.HTM