Pursuit's Take
In March 2016, OIG reported system functionality and performance problems prevalent in two product lines operational in ELIS at that time. OIG’s subsequent, ongoing review is now discovering alarming security concerns regarding inadequate applicant background checks, as well as significant USCIS problems in using ELIS to process naturalization benefits for immigrants.
OIG recommends that USCIS halt plans to revert to using the Electronic Immigration System (ELIS) to process immigrant naturalization applications until it successfully addresses identified system deficiencies.