According to this report... http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/expectmore/detail.10000018.2005.html
Long-term Efficiency Measure: Naturalization application cycle time (N-400)
Explanation:Achieve and maintain a 6-month cycle time for Naturalization Form N-400 (goal is targeted and measured annually).
Year Target Actual
2007 6 months
2006 6 months
2005 10 months 10.9 months
2004 14 months 11.82 months
Long-term Output Measure: Percent of pending applications more than 6 months old (backlog as a percentage of pending)
Explanation:Backlog is reported as a percentage of total pending cases. Backlog is that number of pending cases which is greater than the total of the last 6 months of receipts. Performance on backlog elimination is reviewed to determine shortcomings, identify solutions and make any needed resource adjustments to ensure the target will be met.
Year Target Actual
2007 0%
2006 0%
2005 43% 48%
2004 60% 32%
Annual Output Measure: Level of compliance with naturalization quality procedures
Explanation:A monthly Quality Assurance review is conducted at each USCIS location adjudicating or processing applications for naturalization. The purpose of these reviews is to ensure Naturalization Quality Procedures guidance is being followed.
Year Target Actual
2007 99%
2006 99%
2005 99% 99%
2004 99% 99.6%
Long-term Efficiency Measure: Naturalization application cycle time (N-400)
Explanation:Achieve and maintain a 6-month cycle time for Naturalization Form N-400 (goal is targeted and measured annually).
Year Target Actual
2007 6 months
2006 6 months
2005 10 months 10.9 months
2004 14 months 11.82 months
Long-term Output Measure: Percent of pending applications more than 6 months old (backlog as a percentage of pending)
Explanation:Backlog is reported as a percentage of total pending cases. Backlog is that number of pending cases which is greater than the total of the last 6 months of receipts. Performance on backlog elimination is reviewed to determine shortcomings, identify solutions and make any needed resource adjustments to ensure the target will be met.
Year Target Actual
2007 0%
2006 0%
2005 43% 48%
2004 60% 32%
Annual Output Measure: Level of compliance with naturalization quality procedures
Explanation:A monthly Quality Assurance review is conducted at each USCIS location adjudicating or processing applications for naturalization. The purpose of these reviews is to ensure Naturalization Quality Procedures guidance is being followed.
Year Target Actual
2007 99%
2006 99%
2005 99% 99%
2004 99% 99.6%