Could FBI’s Citizenship Application Backlog Impact 2008 Election?

The FBI uses outdated and inefficient technology, taking months or years to process 14 percent of background checks for citizenship applicants, according to a new report by the Department of Justice’s Inspector General:

“We found that as of March 2008 the FBI had over 327,000 pending USCIS name check requests, with 90 percent over 30 days old and some requests pending for over 3 years.”

The backlog could delay new citizens from being able to register to vote in the 2008 election, say immigration advocates.

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