EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Overview of Deferred Inspections
Statistical Sample of Deferred Inspections

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

I. WEAK CONTROLS OVER THE DEFERRED INSPECTION PROCESS ALLOWED INDIVIDUALS, SOME WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES, TO EVADE INSPECTION

Analysis of No-Shows and Unable-to-Determines
Follow-up Actions
Conclusion
Recommendations

II. INCONSISTENCIES AND INEFFECTIVE PRACTICES MAR THE DEFERRED INSPECTION PROCESS


Granting Deferred Inspections
Documenting Deferred Inspections
Accuracy of Information Provided to Affected Individuals
Tracking Deferred Inspections
Conclusion
Recommendations

III. INS OVERSIGHT OF THE DEFERRED INPECTION PROCESS HAMPERED BY INACCURATE AND INCOMPLETE DATA


Performance Analysis System
Nonimmigrant Information System
Conclusion
Recommendations

STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS

APPENDIX I Audit Objectives, Scope, and Methodology

APPENDIX II Deferred Inspection Policy

APPENDIX III Statistical Sampling Model

APPENDIX IV Results of Criminal History Queries

Cases where Follow-up Action Was Taken
Cases where INS Follow-up Action May Be Warranted