Topic Collection: Immigration

This page lists the most recent reports and testimonies related to immigration issued prior to October 2006

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Estimating the Undocumented Population: A "Grouped Answers" Approach to Surveying Foreign-Born Respondents: GAO-06-775, September 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Workers: Information on Selected Countries' Experiences: GAO-06-1055, September 8, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 161 pages) Accessible Text

Child Care and Early Childhood Education: More Information Sharing and Program Review by HHS Could Enhance Access for Families with Limited English Proficiency: GAO-06-807, August 17, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Child Care and Early Childhood Education: More Information Sharing and Program Review by HHS Could Enhance Access for Families with Limited English Proficiency (Spanish Language Summary): GAO-06-949, August 17, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Child Care and Early Childhood Education: More Information Sharing and Program Review by HHS Could Enhance Access for Families with Limited English Proficiency (Vietnamese Language Summary): GAO-06-952, August 17, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Child Care and Early Childhood Education: More Information Sharing and Program Review by HHS Could Enhance Access for Families with Limited English Proficiency (Korean Language Summary): GAO-06-951, August 17, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)

Child Care and Early Childhood Education: More Information Sharing and Program Review by HHS Could Enhance Access for Families with Limited English Proficiency (Chinese Language Summary): GAO-06-950, August 17, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Illegal Immigration: Border-Crossing Deaths Have Doubled Since 1995; Border Patrol's Efforts to Prevent Deaths Have Not Been Fully Evaluated.: GAO-06-770, August 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Executive Office For Immigration Review: Caseload Performance Reporting Needs Improvement: GAO-06-771, August 11, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Stronger Actions Needed to Assess and Mitigate Risks of the Visa Waiver Program: GAO-06-854, July 28, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Process for Admitting Additional Countries into the Visa Waiver Program: GAO-06-835R, July 28, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Enforcement: Benefits and Limitations to Using Earnings Data to Identify Unauthorized Work: GAO-06-814R, July 11, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

H-1B Visa Program: More Oversight by Labor Can Improve Compliance with Program Requirements: GAO-06-901T, June 22, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

H-1B Visa Program: Labor Could Improve Its Oversight and Increase Information Sharing with Homeland Security: GAO-06-720, June 22, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Enforcement: Weaknesses Hinder Employment Verification and Worksite Enforcement Efforts: GAO-06-895T, June 19, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Benefits: Circumstances under Which Petitioners' Sex Offenses May Be Disclosed to Beneficiaries: GAO-06-735, June 14, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Information on Immigration Enforcement and Supervisory Promotions in the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection: GAO-06-751R, June 13, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Contract Management and Oversight for Visitor and Immigrant Status Program Need to Be Strengthened: GAO-06-404, June 9, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Physicians: Preliminary Findings on the Use of J-1 Visa Waivers to Practice in Underserved Areas: GAO-06-773T, May 18, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Administration: Additional Actions Needed to Prevent Improper Benefit Payments under Social Security Protection Act: GAO-06-196, April 28, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Fourteenth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-06-589R, April 21, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Near-Term Effort to Automate Paper-Based Immigration Files Needs Planning Improvements: GAO-06-375, March 31, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Remittances: Different Estimation Methodologies Produce Different Results: GAO-06-210, March 28, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Better Management Practices Could Enhance DHS's Ability to Allocate Investigative Resources: GAO-06-462T, March 28, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Benefits: Additional Controls and a Sanctions Strategy Could Enhance DHS's Ability to Control Benefit Fraud: GAO-06-259, March 10, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Administration: Procedures for Issuing Numbers and Benefits to the Foreign-Born: GAO-06-253T, March 2, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Key Unresolved Issues Justify Reevaluation of Border Surveillance Technology Program: GAO-06-295, February 22, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Numbers: Coordinated Approach to SSN Data Could Help Reduce Unauthorized Work: GAO-06-458T, February 16, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Recommendations to Improve Management of Key Border Security Program Need to Be Implemented: GAO-06-296, February 14, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 88 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Visitor and Immigrant Status Program Operating, but Management Improvements Are Still Needed: GAO-06-318T, January 25, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Restatements to the National Science Foundation's Fiscal Year 2003 Financial Statements: GAO-06-229R, December 22, 2005; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Full Report (HTML) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Improvements Needed to Address Backlogs and Ensure Quality of Adjudications: GAO-06-20, November 21, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Full Report (HTML) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Remittances: Information on Products, Costs, and Consumer Disclosures: GAO-06-204, November 17, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Affairs: Agencies Have Improved the Intercountry Adoption Process, but Further Enhancements Are Needed: GAO-06-133, October 21, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Thirteenth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-06-122R, October 21, 2005; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

State Department: Stronger Action Needed to Improve Oversight and Assess Risks of the Summer Work Travel and Trainee Categories of the Exchange Visitor Program: GAO-06-106, October 14, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Taxpayer Information: Options Exist to Enable Data Sharing Between IRS and USCIS but Each Presents Challenges: GAO-06-100, October 11, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: More Emphasis on State's Consular Safeguards Could Mitigate Visa Malfeasance Risks: GAO-06-115, October 6, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Enforcement: Weaknesses Hinder Employment Verification and Worksite Enforcement Efforts: GAO-05-813, August 31, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Patrol: Available Data on Interior Checkpoints Suggest Differences in Sector Performance: GAO-05-435, July 22, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Alien Smuggling: The Federal Response Can Be Improved: GAO-05-892T, July 12, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Services: Better Contracting Practices Needed at Call Centers: GAO-05-526, June 30, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Efforts to Deploy Radiation Detection Equipment in the United States and in Other Countries: GAO-05-840T, June 21, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Enforcement: Preliminary Observations on Employment Verification and Worksite Enforcement Efforts: GAO-05-822T, June 21, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Department of Homeland Security Needs to Fully Implement Its Security Program: GAO-05-700, June 17, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Alien Smuggling: Opportunities Exist to Improve the Federal Response: GAO-05-305, May 27, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Key Cargo Security Programs Can Be Improved: GAO-05-466T, May 26, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Allocation of Additional H-1B Visas Created by the H-1B Visa Reform Act of 2004: GAO-05-705R, May 18, 2005; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Information on Certain Illegal Aliens Arrested in the United States: GAO-05-646R, May 9, 2005; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Addressing Management Challenges That Face Immigration Enforcement Agencies: GAO-05-664T, May 5, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Benefits: Twelfth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-05-481R, April 14, 2005; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Information on Criminal Aliens Incarcerated in Federal and State Prisons and Local Jails: GAO-05-337R, April 7, 2005; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Immigrant Investors: Small Number of Participants Attributed to Pending Regulations and Other Factors: GAO-05-256, April 1, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Performance of Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Continues to Improve, But Issues Remain: GAO-05-440T, March 17, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Some Progress Made, but Many Challenges Remain on U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program: GAO-05-202, February 23, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 142 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Streamlined Visas Mantis Program Has Lowered Burden on Foreign Science Students and Scholars, but Further Refinements Needed: GAO-05-198, February 18, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security: Better Coordination among Federal Agencies Could Reduce Unidentified Earnings Reports: GAO-05-154, February 4, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Alien Registration: Usefulness of a Nonimmigrant Alien Annual Address Reporting Requirement Is Questionable: GAO-05-204, January 28, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program ("US-VISIT"); Authority to Collect Biometric Data From Additional Travelers and Expansion to the 50 Most Highly Trafficked Land Border Ports of Entry: GAO-05-112R, October 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Homeland Security: Management Challenges Remain in Transforming Immigration Programs: GAO-05-81, October 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Enforcement: DHS Has Incorporated Immigration Enforcement Objectives and Is Addressing Future Planning Requirements: GAO-05-66, October 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: State Department Rollout of Biometric Visas on Schedule, but Guidance Is Lagging: GAO-04-1001, September 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Joint, Coordinated Actions by State and DHS Needed to Guide Biometric Visas and Related Programs: GAO-04-1080T, September 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Formidable Information and Technology Management Challenge Requires Institutional Approach: GAO-04-702, August 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Consular Identification Cards Accepted within United States, but Consistent Federal Guidance Needed: GAO-04-881, August 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Eleventh Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-04-1030R, August 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Taxpayer Information: Data Sharing and Analysis May Enhance Tax Compliance and Improve Immigration Eligibility Decisions: GAO-04-972T, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Additional Actions Needed to Eliminate Weaknesses in the Visa Revocation Process: GAO-04-795, July 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Additional Actions Needed to Eliminate Weaknesses in the Visa Revocation Process: GAO-04-899T, July 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Illegal Alien Schoolchildren: Issues in Estimating State-by-State Costs: GAO-04-733, June 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Agencies Need to Better Coordinate Their Strategies and Operations on Federal Lands: GAO-04-590, June 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Enforcement: Better Data and Controls Are Needed to Assure Consistency with the Supreme Court Decision on Long-Term Alien Detention: GAO-04-434, May 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Overstay Tracking: A Key Component of Homeland Security and a Layered Defense: GAO-04-82, May 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Undocumented Aliens: Questions Persist about Their Impact on Hospitals' Uncompensated Care Costs: GAO-04-472, May 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Challenges in Using Biometric Technologies: GAO-04-785T, May 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Visa Operations at U.S. Posts in Canada: GAO-04-708R, May 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: First Phase of Visitor and Immigration Status Program Operating, but Improvements Needed: GAO-04-586, May 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 136 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Adjustment of the Immigration Benefit Application Fee Schedule: GAO-04-698R, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Homeland Security: Risks Facing Key Border and Transportation Security Program Need to Be Addressed: GAO-04-569T, March 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Revenue Service: Individual Taxpayer Indentification Numbers Can Be Improperly Obtained and Used: GAO-04-529T, March 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Application Fees: Current Fees Are Not Sufficient to Fund U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Operations: GAO-04-309R, January 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Tenth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-04-189R, October 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Overstay Tracking Is a Key Component of a Layered Defense: GAO-04-170T, October 16, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Administration: Actions Taken to Strengthen Procedures for Issuing Social Security Numbers to Noncitizens, but Some Weaknesses Remain: GAO-04-12, October 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security: Proposed Totalization Agreement with Mexico Presents Unique Challenges: GAO-03-993, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Risks Facing Key Border and Transportation Security Program Need to Be Addressed: GAO-03-1083, September 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 104 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security: Proposed Totalization Agreement with Mexico Presents Unique Challenges: GAO-03-1035T, September 11, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

H-1B Foreign Workers: Better Tracking Needed to Help Determine H-1B Program's Effects on U.S. Workforce: GAO-03-883, September 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Land Border Ports of Entry: Vulnerabilities and Inefficiencies in the Inspections Process: GAO-03-1084R, August 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: New Policies and Increased Interagency Coordination Needed to Improve Visa Process: GAO-03-1013T, July 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: New Policies and Procedures Are Needed to Fill Gaps in the Visa Revocation Process: GAO-03-798, June 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: New Policies and Procedures Are Needed to Fill Gaps in the Visa Revocation Process: GAO-03-908T, June 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security in Balancing its Border Security and Trade Facilitation Missions: GAO-03-902T, June 16, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Homeland Security Needs to Improve Entry Exit System Expenditure Planning: GAO-03-563, June 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Counterfeit Documents Used to Enter the United States From Certain Western Hemisphere Countries Not Detected: GAO-03-713T, May 13, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Benefits: Ninth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-03-681R, April 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Justice Department's Project to Interview Aliens after September 11, 2001: GAO-03-459, April 11, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Challenges to Implementing the Immigration Interior Enforcement Strategy: GAO-03-660T, April 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Challenges in Implementing Border Technology: GAO-03-546T, March 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Weaknesses In Screening Entrants Into the United States: GAO-03-438T, January 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Department of Justice: GAO-03-105, January 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Results-Oriented Management: Agency Crosscutting Actions and Plans in Border Control, Flood Mitigation and Insurance, Wetlands, and Wildland Fire Management: GAO-03-321, December 20, 2002; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Implications of Eliminating the Visa Waiver Program: GAO-03-38, November 22, 2002; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Justice Plans to Improve Oversight of Agency Projects: GAO-03-135, November 22, 2002; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: INS Cannot Locate Many Aliens Because It Lacks Reliable Address Information: GAO-03-188, November 21, 2002; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Technology Assessment: Using Biometrics for Border Security: GAO-03-174, November 14, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 242 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Benefits: Eighth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-03-240R, October 22, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Visa Process Should Be Strengthened as an Antiterrorism Tool: GAO-03-132NI, October 21, 2002; Summary (HTML)

High-Skill Training: Grants from H-1B Visa Fees Meet Specific Workforce Needs, but at Varying Skill Levels: GAO-02-881, September 20, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Identity Fraud: Prevalence and Links to Alien Illegal Activities: GAO-02-830T, June 25, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)

Immigration Enforcement: Challenges to Implementing the INS Interior Enforcement Strategy: GAO-02-861T, June 19, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service: Adjustment of Status Under Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act Legalization Provisions and LIFE Act Amendments Family Unity Provisions: GAO-02-824R, June 18, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Seventh Report Required by the Haitian Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-02-600R, April 18, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Immigration Benefit Fraud: Focused Approach Is Needed to Address Problems: GAO-02-66, January 31, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service: Adjustment of Certain Fees of the Immigration Examinations Fee Account: GAO-02-319R, January 3, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Compact of Free Association: Negotiations Should Address Aid Effectiveness and Accountability and Migrants' Impact on U.S. Areas: GAO-02-270T, December 6, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages)

Customs and INS: Random Inspection Programs Can Be Strengthened: GAO-02-215R, December 3, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Illegal Aliens: INS's Processes for Denying Aliens Entry Into the United States: GAO-02-220T, November 13, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Immigration Benefits: Sixth Report Required by the Haitian Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-02-114R, October 22, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Immigration And Naturalization Service: Overview of Recurring Management Challenges: GAO-02-168T, October 17, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Foreign Relations: Migration From Micronesian Nations Has Had Significant Impact on Guam, Hawaii, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: GAO-02-40, October 5, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 109 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

INS' Southwest Border Strategy: Resource and Impact Issues Remain After Seven Years: GAO-01-842, August 2, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service: Adjustment of Status Under Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act Legalization Provisions and LIFE Act Amendments Family Unity Provisions: GAO-01-825R, June 15, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Several Factors Impede Timeliness of Application Processing: GAO-01-488, May 4, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 120 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Fifth Report Required by the Haitian Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-01-651R, April 20, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service: Adjustment of Status to That Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary Removal of Certain Restrictions of Eligibility: GAO-01-575R, April 4, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Department of Justice: GAO-01-250, January 1, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)

Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Department of Labor: GAO-01-251, January 1, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)

Information Technology: INS Needs to Strengthen Its Investment Management Capability: GAO-01-146, December 29, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service: Food Stamp Program: Noncitizen Eligibility, and Certification Provisions of Pub. L. 104-193, as Amended by Public Laws 104-208, 105-33, and 105-185.: GAO-01-217R, December 4, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Illegal Aliens: INS Participation in Antigang Task Forces in Los Angeles: GAO-01-78, October 26, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Fourth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-01-118R, October 20, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Immigration Benefits: INS Not Making Timely Deposits of Application Fees: GGD-00-185, September 29, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Border Patrol: Procurement of MD 600N Helicopters Should Be Reassessed: GGD-00-201, September 29, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

H-1B Foreign Workers: Better Controls Needed to Help Employers and Protect Workers: HEHS-00-157, September 7, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Illegal Aliens: Opportunities Exist to Improve the Expedited Removal Process: GGD-00-176, September 1, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 112 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Observations on the Department of Justice's Fiscal Year 1999 Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2001 Performance Plan: GGD-00-155R, June 30, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages)

Visa Issuance: Observations on the Issuance of Visas for Religious Workers: T-NSIAD-00-207, June 29, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)

H-2A Agricultural Guestworkers: Status of Efforts to Improve Program Services: T-HEHS-00-134, June 15, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Northern Mariana Islands: Procedures for Processing Aliens and Merchandise: GGD-00-97, May 26, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)

Immigration and Naturalization Service: Information on the Disposition of Naturalization Cases and on Courtesy as a Factor in Employee Performance Appraisals: GGD-00-132R, May 23, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Alien Smuggling: Management and Operational Improvements Needed to Address Growing Problem: GGD-00-103, May 1, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Information Concerning Tax-Motivated Expatriation: GGD-00-110R, May 1, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Immigration Benefits: Third Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GGD-00-122R, April 14, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Health Care Access: Programs for Underserved Populations Could Be Improved: T-HEHS-00-81, March 23, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)

2000 Census: Actions Taken to Improve the Be Counted and Questionnaire Assistance Center Programs: GGD-00-47, February 25, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Northern Mariana Islands: Garment and Tourist Industries Play a Dominant Role in the Commonwealth's Economy: RCED/GGD-00-79, February 14, 2000; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 95 pages)

Computer Security: FAA Needs to Improve Controls Over Use of Foreign Nationals to Remediate and Review Software: AIMD-00-55, December 23, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Border Patrol Hiring: Despite Recent Initiatives, Fiscal Year 1999 Hiring Goal Was Not Met: GGD-00-39, December 17, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Second Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GGD-00-25R, October 19, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Migrant Children: Education and HHS Need to Improve the Exchange of Participant Information: HEHS-00-4, October 15, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Legal Services Corporation: More Needs to Be Done to Correct Case Service Reporting Problems: GGD-99-183, September 20, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

Immigration and Naturalization Service: Overview of Management and Program Challenges: T-GGD-99-148, July 29, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Fraudulent Documents Undermining the Effectiveness of the Employment Verification System: T-GGD/HEHS-99-175, July 22, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Significant Obstacles to Reducing Unauthorized Alien Employment Exist: T-GGD-99-105, July 1, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

U.S.-Mexico Border: Issues and Challenges Confronting the United States and Mexico: NSIAD-99-190, July 1, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)

Welfare Reform: Public Assistance Benefits Provided to Recently Naturalized Citizens: HEHS-99-102, June 23, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Inter-American Foundation: Allegations of Improper Contracting and Personnel Actions at the Foundation: OSI-99-11R, May 20, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Illegal Immigration: Status of Southwest Border Strategy Implementation: GGD-99-44, May 19, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)

Drug Control: INS and Customs Can Do More To Prevent Drug-Related Employee Corruption: T-GGD-99-86, April 21, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Immigration Benefits: Applications for Adjustment of Status Under the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GGD-99-92R, April 21, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Significant Obstacles to Reducing Unauthorized Alien Employment Exist: GGD-99-33, April 2, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)

Drug Control: INS and Customs Can Do More To Prevent Drug-Related Employee Corruption: GGD-99-31, March 30, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)

Visa Issuance: Issues Concerning the Religious Worker Visa Program: NSIAD-99-67, March 26, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)

Criminal Aliens: INS' Efforts to Identify and Remove Imprisoned Aliens Continue to Need Improvement: T-GGD-99-47, February 25, 1999; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Criminal Aliens: INS' Efforts to Remove Imprisoned Aliens Continue to Need Improvement: GGD-99-3, October 16, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages)

Department of Energy: DOE Needs To Improve Controls Over Foreign Visitors To Its Weapons Laboratories: T-RCED-99-28, October 14, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)

Department of Energy: Problems in DOE's Foreign Visitor Program Persist: T-RCED-99-19, October 6, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)

H-2A Agricultural Guestworker Program: Experiences of Individual Vidalia Onion Growers: HEHS-98-236R, September 10, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)

Child Labor In Agriculture: Changes Needed to Better Protect Health and Educational Opportunities: HEHS-98-193, August 21, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 92 pages)

Social Security: Mass Issuance of Counterfeit-Resistant Cards Expensive, but Alternatives Exist: HEHS-98-170, August 20, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages)

Welfare Reform: Many States Continue Some Federal or State Benefits for Immigrants: HEHS-98-132, July 31, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)

Immigration Statistics: Information Gaps, Quality Issues Limit Utility of Federal Data to Policymakers: GGD-98-164, July 31, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages)

Immigration Statistics: Guidance on Producing Information on the U.S. Resident Foreign-Born: GGD-98-155, July 22, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

H-2A Agricultural Guestworker Program: Changes Could Improve Services to Employers and Better Protect Workers: T-HEHS-98-200, June 24, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Immigration Statistics: Status of the Implementation of National Academy of Sciences' Recommendations: GGD-98-119, June 9, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)

Assessment of Contractor's Review of INS' Analysis of a Random Sample of Recently Naturalized Aliens: GGD-98-131R, May 28, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Children's Health: Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Medicaid and Hispanic Children: HEHS-98-169R, May 18, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

H-2A Agricultural Guestworker Program: Response to Additional Questions: HEHS-98-120R, April 2, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Changes in the Process of Denying Aliens Entry Into the United States: GGD-98-81, March 31, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 113 pages)

Naturalized Aliens: Efforts to Determine If INS Improperly Naturalized Some Aliens: GGD-98-62, March 23, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)

Medicaid: Demographics of Nonenrolled Children Suggest State Outreach Strategies: HEHS-98-93, March 20, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)

State Department: Tourist Visa Processing Backlogs Persist at U.S. Consulates: NSIAD-98-69, March 13, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)

Administration of Justice Issue Area Plan: Fiscal Years 1998-99: IAP-98-3, March 1, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Community Development: Changes in Nebraska's and Iowa's Counties With Large Meatpacking Plant Workforces: RCED-98-62, February 27, 1998; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)

H-2A Agricultural Guestworker Program: Changes Could Improve Services to Employers and Better Protect Workers: HEHS-98-20, December 31, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 152 pages)

Welfare Reform: State and Local Responses to Restricting Food Stamp Benefits: RCED-98-41, December 18, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages)

Illegal Immigration: Southwest Border Strategy Results Inconclusive; More Evaluation Needed: GGD-98-21, December 11, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 108 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Extent of Welfare Benefits Received on Behalf of U.S. Citizen Children: HEHS-98-30, November 19, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

Customs and Border Patrol: Resources Needed for Reopening Rail Line From Mexico-U.S. Border Into the United States: GGD-98-20R, November 5, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)

Department of Energy: DOE Needs to Improve Controls Over Foreign Visitors to Weapons Laboratories: RCED-97-229, September 25, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages)

Illegal Immigration: Information on Illegal Immigrants and Automobile Insurance in California: GGD-97-172R, September 5, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Higher Education: Verification Helps Prevent Student Aid Payments to Ineligible Noncitizens: HEHS-97-153, August 6, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)

INS Management: Follow-up on Selected Problems: GGD-97-132, July 22, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 130 pages)

Immigration and Naturalization Service: Employment Verification Pilot Project: GGD-97-136R, July 17, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

Criminal Aliens: INS' Efforts To Identify and Remove Imprisoned Aliens Need To Be Improved: T-GGD-97-154, July 15, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

INS Criminal Record Verification: Information on Process for Citizenship Applicants: GGD-97-118R, June 4, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

Undocumented Aliens: Medicaid-Funded Births in California and Texas: HEHS-97-124R, May 30, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Uninsured Children: Estimates of Citizenship and Immigration Status in 1995: HEHS-97-126R, May 27, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages)

Alien Applications: Processing Differences Exist Among INS Field Units: GGD-97-47, May 20, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)

State Department: Efforts to Reduce Visa Fraud: T-NSIAD-97-167, May 20, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

Naturalization of Aliens: INS Internal Controls: T-GGD-97-98, May 1, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Naturalization of Aliens: INS Internal Controls: T-GGD-97-57, April 30, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Naturalization of Aliens: Assessment of the Extent to Which Aliens Were Improperly Naturalized: T-GGD-97-51, March 5, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Benefit Fraud With Post Office Boxes: HEHS-97-54R, February 21, 1997; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Vietnamese Asylum Seekers: A Review of Selected Cases in Four Southeast Asia Countries: NSIAD-97-51, December 31, 1996; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)

Foreign Physicians: Exchange Visitor Program Becoming Major Route to Practicing in U.S. Underserved Areas: HEHS-97-26, December 30, 1996; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages)

Vietnamese Asylum Seekers: Refugee Screening Procedures Under the Comprehensive Plan of Action: NSIAD-97-12, October 21, 1996; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages)

Supplemental Security Income: Noncitizen Caseload Continues to Grow: T-HEHS-96-149, May 23, 1996; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Passports and Visas: Status of Efforts to Reduce Fraud: NSIAD-96-99, May 9, 1996; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Employment Training: Successful Projects Share Common Strategy: HEHS-96-108, May 7, 1996; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)

Border Patrol: Staffing and Enforcement Activities: GGD-96-65, March 11, 1996; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages)

Customs' Reorganization: GGD-96-81R, February 23, 1996; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Supplemental Security Income: Noncitizens Have Been a Major Source of Caseload Growth: T-HEHS-96-88, February 6, 1996; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

INS Border Crossing Cards: GGD-96-25R, November 29, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Higher Education: Selected Information on Student Financial Aid Received by Legal Immigrants: HEHS-96-7, November 24, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)

Illegal Immigration: INS Overstay Estimation Methods Need Improvement: PEMD-95-20, September 26, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages)

Cuba: U.S. Response to the 1994 Cuban Migration Crisis: NSIAD-95-211, September 18, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)

Supplemental Security Income: Disability Program Vulnerable to Applicant Fraud When Middlemen Are Used: HEHS-95-116, August 31, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)

Law Enforcement Support Center: Name-Based Systems Limit Ability to Identify Arrested Aliens: AIMD-95-147, August 21, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages)

Illegal Aliens: National Net Cost Estimates Vary Widely: HEHS-95-133, July 25, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages)

Supplemental Security Income: Growth and Changes in Recipient Population Call for Reexamining Program: HEHS-95-137, July 7, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)

INS: Information on Aliens Applying for Permanent Resident Status: GGD-95-162FS, June 8, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Earned Income Credit: Noncompliance and Potential Eligibility Revisions: T-GGD-95-179, June 8, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)

Administration of Justice Issue Area Plan--Fiscal Years 1995-97: IAP-95-14, June 1, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Agencies' Service to Non-English Speaking Customers: GGD-95-147R, April 21, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Nonimmigrant Visa Processing: NSIAD-95-122R, April 17, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Earned Income Credit: Targeting to the Working Poor: T-GGD-95-136, April 4, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)

Earned Income Credit: Targeting to the Working Poor: GGD-95-122BR, March 31, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages)

Supplemental Security Income: Recipient Population Has Changed as Caseloads Have Burgeoned: T-HEHS-95-120, March 27, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)

Border Control: Revised Strategy Is Showing Some Positive Results: T-GGD-95-92, March 10, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages)

Information Integrity: Using Technology to Determine Eligibility to Work and Receive Benefits: T-AIMD-95-99, March 7, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

IRM/General Government Division Issue Area Plan--Fiscal Years 1994-96: IAP-95-8, March 1, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

INS: Update of Management Problems and Program Issues: T-GGD-95-82, February 8, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Welfare Reform: Implications of Proposals on Legal Immigrants' Benefits: HEHS-95-58, February 2, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages)

Supplemental Security Income: Recent Growth in the Rolls Raises Fundamental Program Concerns: T-HEHS-95-67, January 27, 1995; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Border Control: Revised Strategy Is Showing Some Positive Results: GGD-95-30, December 29, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

INS Fingerprinting of Aliens: Efforts to Ensure Authenticity of Aliens' Fingerprints: GGD-95-40, December 22, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Fugitives: U.S. Efforts to Find Miguel Recarey: OSI-95-7, December 21, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Assessing Estimates of Financial Burden on California: HEHS-95-22, November 28, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages)

Tax Administration: Earned Income Credit--Data on Noncompliance and Illegal Alien Recipients: GGD-95-27, October 25, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

INS: Management Problems and Program Issues: T-GGD-95-11, October 5, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Employer Sanctions: Comments on H.R. 3362--Employer Sanctions Improvement Act: T-GGD-94-189, September 21, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)

Hispanics' Schooling: Risk Factors for Dropping Out and Barriers to Resuming Their Education: PEMD-94-24, July 24, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)

Water and Waste Disposal: RCED-94-229R, June 6, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Nonimmigrant Visas: Use of Visas By Alien Artists, Entertainers, and Athletes: NSIAD-94-147, May 11, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

School-Age Children: Poverty and Diversity Challenge Schools Nationwide: HEHS-94-132, April 29, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

Immigrant Education: Federal Funding Has Not Kept Pace With Student Increases: T-HEHS-94-146, April 14, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

INS User Fees: INS Working to Improve Management of User Fee Accounts: GGD-94-101, April 12, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)

Vietnamese Amerasian Resettlement: Education, Employment, and Family Outcomes in the United States: PEMD-94-15, March 31, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages)

L.A. County Medi-Cal: HEHS-94-116R, March 18, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

School-Age Children: Poverty and Diversity Challenge Schools Nationwide: T-HEHS-94-125, March 16, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Elementary School Children: Many Change Schools Frequently, Harming Their Education: HEHS-94-45, February 4, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages)

Limited English Proficiency: A Growing and Costly Educational Challenge Facing Many School Districts: HEHS-94-38, January 28, 1994; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages)

Border Management: Dual Management Structure at Entry Ports Should End: T-GGD-94-34, December 10, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Student Financial Aid Programs: Pell Grant Program Abuse: T-OSI-94-8, October 27, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)

Benefits for Illegal Aliens: Some Program Costs Increasing, But Total Costs Unknown: T-HRD-93-33, September 29, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)

North American Free Trade Agreement: Assessment of Major Issues: GGD-93-137, September 9, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 178 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Despite Data Limitations, Current Methods Provide Better Population Estimates: PEMD-93-25, August 5, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages)

Customs Service and INS: Dual Management Structure for Border Inspections Should Be Ended: GGD-93-111, June 30, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages)

Immigration Enforcement: Problems in Controlling the Flow of Illegal Aliens: T-GGD-93-39, June 30, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)

Refugee Resettlement: Initial Reception and Placement Assistance: NSIAD-93-193BR, June 18, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Intercountry Adoption: Procedures Are Reasonable, but Sometimes Inefficiently Administered: NSIAD-93-83, April 26, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 98 pages)

Immigration Issues: Making Needed Policy and Management Decisions on Immigration Issues: T-GGD-93-18, March 30, 1993; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Justice Issues: OCG-93-23TR, December 1, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)

Foreign Affairs Issues: OCG-93-26TR, December 1, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Amerasian Resettlement: PEMD-93-10R, November 16, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Nonimmigrant Visas: Requirements Affecting Artists, Entertainers, and Athletes: NSIAD-93-6, October 26, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Trauma Care Reimbursement: Poor Understanding of Losses and Coverage for Undocumented Aliens: PEMD-93-1, October 15, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Border Patrol: Southwest Border Enforcement Affected by Mission Expansion and Budget: T-GGD-92-66, August 5, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Foreign Farm Workers in U.S.: Department of Labor Action Needed to Protect Florida Sugar Cane Workers: HRD-92-95, June 30, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Immigration Control: Immigration Policies Affect INS Detention Efforts: GGD-92-85, June 25, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages)

State Department: 1991 Immigrant Visa Lottery: NSIAD-92-166, May 1, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)

Immigration and the Labor Market: Nonimmigrant Alien Workers in the United States: PEMD-92-17, April 28, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages)

Refugees: U.S. Processing of Haitian Asylum Seekers: T-NSIAD-92-25, April 9, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

IRCA-Related Discrimination: Actions Have Been Taken to Address IRCA-Related Discrimination, but More is Needed: T-GGD-92-21, April 3, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Israel: U.S. Loan Guaranties for Immigrant Absorption: NSIAD-92-119, February 12, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)

Comments on the President's Second Special Impoundment Message for Fiscal Year 1992: OGC-92-4, February 8, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Immigration Control: The Central Address File Needs To Be More Accurate: GGD-92-20, January 23, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)

Immigrants in Indiana: Northwest Indiana Compared to Other Parts of the State: GGD-92-32FS, January 10, 1992; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Refugee-Related Issues in Turkey and the Soviet Union: T-NSIAD-91-35, September 23, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

Refugees: Living Conditions Are Marginal: NSIAD-91-258, September 11, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages)

Soviet Refugees: Processing and Admittance to the United States Has Improved: NSIAD-91-245, July 11, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Efforts to Improve Reception of Foreign Visitors at U.S. Airports: T-NSIAD-91-42, July 10, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Immigration Management: Actions Being Taken, But Problems Remain: T-GGD-91-48, June 24, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Health and Human Services: Funding for State Legalization Impact Assistance Grants Program: HRD-91-109, May 23, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Immigration Management: Strong Leadership and Management Reforms Needed to Address Serious Problems: T-GGD-91-23, April 24, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

Refugees: Issues Affecting Living Conditions: T-NSIAD-91-23, April 18, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Border Patrol: Southwest Border Enforcement Affected by Mission Expansion and Budget: GGD-91-72BR, March 28, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Refugee Assistance: U.S. Contributions for the 1980s: NSIAD-91-137, March 21, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Immigrant Education: Information on the Emergency Immigrant Education Act Program: HRD-91-50, March 15, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages)

International Trade: Easing Foreign Visitors' Arrivals at U.S. Airports: NSIAD-91-6, March 8, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

Impoundment Control: President's Second Special Message for 1991: OGC-91-4, February 25, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)

Financial Management: INS Lacks Accountability and Controls Over Its Resources: AFMD-91-20, January 24, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)

Immigration Management: Strong Leadership and Management Reforms Needed to Address Serious Problems: GGD-91-28, January 23, 1991; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 115 pages)

Refugee Resettlement: Federal Support to the States Has Declined: HRD-91-51, December 21, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)

Impoundment Control: President's First Special Message for FY 1991: OGC-91-2, November 20, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)

Information Management: Immigration and Naturalization Service Lacks Ready Access to Essential Data: IMTEC-90-75, September 27, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages)

Foreign Agent Registration and Former High-Level Federal Officials Representing Foreign Interests: T-NSIAD-90-50, September 27, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

International Terrorism: FBI Investigates Domestic Activities to Identify Terrorists: GGD-90-112, September 7, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)

Impoundment Control: President's Sixth Special Message for FY 1990: OGC-90-10, August 9, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 2 pages)

Immigration Services: INS Resources and Services in the Miami District: GGD-90-98, August 6, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Foreign Agent Registration: Justice Needs to Improve Program Administration: NSIAD-90-250, July 30, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)

Foreign Visitor Facilitation: T-NSIAD-90-56, July 18, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)

U.S. Information Agency: Waiver of Exchange Visitor Foreign Residence Requirement: NSIAD-90-212FS, July 5, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

IRCA Anti-Discrimination Amendments of 1990: T-GGD-90-51, June 27, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Federal Appropriations for State Legalization Impact Assistance Grants: T-HRD-90-43, June 27, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)

Soviet Refugees: Issues Affecting Domestic Resettlement: HRD-90-106BR, June 26, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Criminal Aliens: Prison Deportation Hearings Include Opportunities to Contest Deportation: GGD-90-79, May 25, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)

Soviet Refugees: Processing and Admittance to the United States: NSIAD-90-158, May 9, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)

Comments on S. 214--A Bill to Enhance the Integrity of the Social Security Card: T-HRD-90-23, April 18, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)

Refugee Program: The Orderly Departure Program From Vietnam: NSIAD-90-137, April 11, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)

Immigration Reform: Employer Sanctions and the Question of Discrimination: T-GGD-90-31, March 30, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)

Immigration Reform: Employer Sanctions and the Question of Discrimination: GGD-90-62, March 29, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 165 pages)

Reforma de la Ley de Inmigracion: Las Sanciones Impuestas a los Patronos y la Situacion del Discrimen en el Empleo: GGD-90-62SV, March 29, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Asian Americans: A Status Report: HRD-90-36FS, March 8, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages)

U.S. Information Agency: Inappropriate Uses of Educational and Cultural Exchange Visas: NSIAD-90-61, February 16, 1990; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages)

Computer Systems: Actions on OMB Recommendations for a Joint Lookout System: IMTEC-90-10, December 26, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Health Care: Information on Foreign Nurses Working in the United States Under Temporary Work Visas: HRD-90-10, November 21, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

H.R. 3374: Immigration Reform and Control Act Amendments of 1989: T-GGD-90-9, November 9, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Immigration Reform: Major Changes Likely Under S. 358: PEMD-90-5, November 9, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 116 pages)

Refugees From Eastern Europe: T-NSIAD-90-7, November 2, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Criminal Aliens: INS Enforcement: T-GGD-90-6, November 1, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Immigration Control: Deporting and Excluding Aliens From the United States: GGD-90-18, October 26, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 87 pages)

Computer Systems: Types and Sources of Department of State Lookout Records: IMTEC-89-71FS, September 29, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)

Nontraditional Organized Crime: Law Enforcement Officials' Perspectives on Five Criminal Groups: OSI-89-19, September 29, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages)

Processing Soviet Refugees: T-NSIAD-89-47, September 14, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Immigration Reform: Potential Impact on West Coast Farm Labor: HRD-89-89, August 17, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 98 pages)

Justice Department May 22 Reprogramming Proposal Concerning the Immigration and Naturalization Service: T-OGC-89-1, June 29, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Immigration Reform: Alien Verification System Data Base Problems and Corrective Actions: IMTEC-89-52, June 26, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

'Sweatshops' in New York City: A Local Example of a Nationwide Problem: HRD-89-101BR, June 8, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages)

Immigration Reform: Status of Employer Sanctions After Second Year and Plans for Third Year: T-GGD-89-24, May 17, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)

Conditions Creating Refugees and U.S. Asylum Seekers from Central America: T-NSIAD-89-25, April 21, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)

Processing Soviet Refugees: T-NSIAD-89-22, April 6, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Immigration: Projected Immigration Under S. 448 and Recent Trends in Legal Immigration: PEMD-89-12, April 4, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)

Immigration Reform: Federal Programs Show Progress in Implementing Alien Verification Systems: HRD-89-62, March 31, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages)

Processing Soviet Refugees: T-NSIAD-89-21, March 30, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Refugees and U.S. Asylum Seekers from Central America: T-NSIAD-89-16, March 9, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Immigration: S. 358 Would Change the Distribution of Immigrant Classes: T-PEMD-89-1, March 3, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

Central America: Conditions of Refugees and Displaced Persons: NSIAD-89-54, March 1, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)

Political Asylum Applicants: Financial Effect on Local Services in the Miami Area: GGD-89-54FS, February 23, 1989; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

Immigration: Data Not Sufficient for Proposed Legislation: PEMD-89-8, December 28, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages)

Border Management: Options for Improved Border Control Management: GGD-89-8BR, November 21, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)

Immigration Reform: Status of Implementing Employer Sanctions After Second Year: GGD-89-16, November 15, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 104 pages)

Transition Series: Justice Issues: OCG-89-13TR, November 1, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)

The H-2A Program: Protections for U.S. Farmworkers: PEMD-89-3, October 21, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 126 pages)

DOE's Foreign Visitor Program Has Major Weaknesses: T-RCED-89-2, October 11, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Nuclear Nonproliferation: Major Weaknesses in Foreign Visitor Controls at Weapons Laboratories: RCED-89-31, October 11, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages)

Border Control: Drug Interdiction and Related Activities Along the Southwestern U.S. Border: GGD-88-124FS, September 12, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Refugees: Overseas Processing of Admissions Applications: NSIAD-88-221, September 9, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages)

Computer Systems: Overview of Federal Systems for Processing Aliens Seeking U.S. Entry: IMTEC-88-55BR, September 9, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages)

Sweatshops in the U.S.: Opinions on Their Extent and Possible Enforcement Options: HRD-88-130BR, August 30, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages)

Technology Selection at INS Needs Improvement: T-PEMD-88-6, May 12, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)

Drug Control: Issues Surrounding Increased Use of the Military in Drug Interdiction: NSIAD-88-156, April 29, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)

Immigration Service: INS' Technology Selection Process Is Weak, Informal, and Inconsistently Applied: PEMD-88-16, April 22, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 106 pages)

Immigration Reform: Implementation of Legalization Program: T-GGD-88-27, April 14, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)

Effectiveness of the Government's Attack on La Cosa Nostra: T-OSI-88-2, April 11, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages)

Tax Administration: Opportunities Exist for Improving IRS' Administration of Alien Taxpayer Programs: GGD-88-54, April 11, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)

INS' Krome Detention Center: Data Show No Felon Records: GGD-88-62, April 7, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Immigration Control: A New Role for the Social Security Card: HRD-88-4, March 16, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Influence of Illegal Workers on Wages and Working Conditions of Legal Workers: PEMD-88-13BR, March 10, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages)

INS Delivery Bonds: Stronger Internal Controls Needed: GGD-88-36, March 7, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages)

Immigration: Studies of the Immigration Control Act's Impact on Mexico: NSIAD-88-92BR, February 17, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages)

Refugee Program: Status of Early Employment Demonstration Projects: NSIAD-88-91, February 3, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages)

Immigration: The Future Flow of Legal Immigration to the United States: PEMD-88-7, January 8, 1988; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 131 pages)

Visas: U.S. and Japanese Practices for Granting Business Visas: NSIAD-88-48BR, December 29, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)

Criminal Aliens: INS' Enforcement Activities: GGD-88-3, November 10, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages)

Immigration Reform: Status of Implementing Employer Sanctions After One Year: GGD-88-14, November 5, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages)

Immigration Reform: Verifying the Status of Aliens Applying for Federal Benefits: HRD-88-7, October 1, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages)

Immigration Reform: Systematic Alien Verification System Could Be Improved: IMTEC-87-45BR, September 30, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages)

Undocumented Aliens: Estimating the Cost of Their Uncompensated Hospital Care: PEMD-87-24BR, September 16, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)

IRS/Treasury: Tax Withholding Systems Used by U.S. Tax Treaty Partners: GGD-87-118FS, September 11, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages)

Passports: Implications of Deleting the Birthplace in U.S. Passports: NSIAD-87-201, August 27, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)

Nuclear Nonproliferation: Department of Energy Needs Tighter Controls Over Reprocessing Information: RCED-87-150, August 17, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages)

Proposed Legislation for GAO Investigation of Displaced Salvadorans: T-NSIAD-87-37, June 18, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

Asylum: Approval Rates for Selected Applicants: GGD-87-82FS, June 4, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Proposed Legislation for GAO Investigation of Displaced Salvadorans and Nicaraguans: T-NSIAD-87-34, May 20, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

Proposed Legislation for GAO Investigation of Displaced Salvadorans and Nicaraguans: T-NSIAD-87-33, May 13, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Extent of Problems Experienced by Returned Salvadorans Not Determinable: NSIAD-87-158BR, May 12, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Immigration: How INS' Los Angeles District Office Responds to Enquiries: GGD-87-74FS, May 12, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Bilingual Education: Information on Limited English Proficient Students: HRD-87-85BR, April 30, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)

INS Pre-Inspection: Trial Program at Shannon International Airport: GGD-87-71, April 30, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)

Criminal Aliens: Majority Deported From the New York City Area Not Listed in INS' Information Systems: GGD-87-41BR, March 3, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Loans to Refugees: Status of Efforts To Improve Refugees' Transportation Loan Repayments: NSIAD-87-64, February 27, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)

Asylum: Uniform Application of Standards Uncertain--Few Denied Applicants Deported: GGD-87-33BR, January 9, 1987; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)

Criminal Aliens: INS' Detention and Deportation Activities in the New York City Area: GGD-87-19BR, December 3, 1986; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)

Immigration: Proposed Closing of INS' Northern Regional Office: Benefits Uncertain: GGD-86-130BR, September 9, 1986; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)

Budget Issues: Immigration to the United States--Federal Budget Impacts 1984-1995: AFMD-86-53BR, August 28, 1986; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages)

Immigration: Marriage Fraud: Controls in Most Countries Surveyed Stronger Than in U.S.: GGD-86-104BR, July 14, 1986; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages)

Limited Research Suggests Illegal Aliens May Displace Native Workers: PEMD-86-9BR, April 21, 1986; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages)

Refugee Program: Initial Reception and Placement of New Arrivals Should Be Improved: NSIAD-86-69, April 7, 1986; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages)

Criminal Aliens: INS' Investigative Efforts in the New York City Area: GGD-86-58BR, March 10, 1986; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Vehicle Fuel: Two Border Patrol Sectors Inadequately Control Fuel: GGD-86-36, December 20, 1985; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Information on Selected Countries' Employment Prohibition Laws: GGD-86-17BR, October 28, 1985; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Allegations of Nazi War Criminals Residing in the United States: 128149, October 17, 1985; Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Problems in Processing Vietnamese Refugees From the Dong Rek Camp in Cambodia: NSIAD-85-132, August 16, 1985; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)

Nazis and Axis Collaborators Were Used To Further U.S. Anti-Communist Objectives in Europe--Some Immigrated to the United States: GGD-85-66, June 28, 1985; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)

The Demographic Impact of Immigration on the United States: 126526, March 26, 1985; Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Stricter Enforcement of Refugees' Transportation Loan Repayments Needed: NSIAD-85-56, March 8, 1985; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Information on Aliens Admitted Into the United States as Nonimmigrant Workers: GGD-85-27, December 26, 1984; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)

Central American Refugees: Regional Conditions and Prospects and Potential Impact on the United States: NSIAD-84-106, July 20, 1984; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages)

Status of Budget Authority Proposed for Rescission: OGC-84-12, May 24, 1984; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 1 page)

Justice Department Enforcement of the Neutrality Statutes in the South Florida Area: GGD-84-58, April 16, 1984; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Report of Withholding of Budget Authority Provided for Grants for the Education of Immigrant Children: OGC-84-8, March 23, 1984; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

Better Care and Disposal of Seized Cars, Boats, and Planes Should Save Money and Benefit Law Enforcement: PLRD-83-94, July 15, 1983; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 177 pages)

Role of the U.S. Coordinator for Refugee Affairs: 121733, June 22, 1983; Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Detention Policies Affecting Haitian Nationals: GGD-83-68, June 16, 1983; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages)

Issues Concerning Social Security Benefits Paid to Aliens: HRD-83-32, March 24, 1983; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)

A Strategy Is Needed To Deal With Peaking Problems at International Airports: GGD-83-4, March 24, 1983; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages)

Controls Over Foreign Students in U.S. Postsecondary Institutions Are Still Ineffective: HRD-83-27, March 10, 1983; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages)

Greater Emphasis on Early Employment and Better Monitoring Needed in Indochinese Refugee Resettlement Program: HRD-83-15, March 1, 1983; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 137 pages)

Noncitizen Student Loan Defaults: HRD-83-29, February 7, 1983; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

International Assistance to Refugees in Africa Can Be Improved: ID-83-2, December 29, 1982; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages)

Problems and Options in Estimating the Size of the Illegal Alien Population: IPE-82-9, September 24, 1982; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)

Resettlement and Medical Problems of Indochinese Refugees in the United States: 119448, September 13, 1982; Full Report (PDF, 29 pages)

Information on the Enforcement of Laws Regarding Employment of Aliens in Selected Countries: GGD-82-86, August 31, 1982; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 92 pages)

HUD's Progress in Implementing the 1981 Housing Amendments: CED-82-116, August 17, 1982; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

Improved Overseas Medical Examinations Can Reduce Diseases in Indochinese Refugees Entering the United States: HRD-82-65, August 5, 1982; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages)

One-Stop Inspection System Speeds the Entry of International Travelers: GGD-82-62, March 22, 1982; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

Medical Screening and Treatment of Indochinese Refugees: 116446, September 23, 1981; Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)

Management of the Department of State Office of Passport Services Needs To Be Improved: ID-81-39, August 6, 1981; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages)

GAO Reviews of the Section 8 Lower Income Rental Assistance Program: 114976, April 22, 1981; Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)

Number of Undocumented Aliens Residing in the United States Unknown: GGD-81-56, April 6, 1981; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Administrative Changes Needed To Reduce Employment of Illegal Aliens: HRD-81-15, January 30, 1981; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages)

Procedures To Adjust 1980 Census Counts Have Limitations: GGD-81-28, December 24, 1980; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)

Prospects Dim for Effectively Enforcing Immigration Laws: GGD-81-4, November 5, 1980; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)

Controls Over Nonimmigrant Aliens Remain Ineffective: GGD-80-87, September 11, 1980; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages)

Indochinese Refugees: Protection, Care, and Processing Can Be Improved: ID-80-46, August 19, 1980; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages)

Improvements Needed in the Administration of Foreign Agent Registration: ID-80-51, July 31, 1980; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Immigration and Naturalization Service Attempt To Automate Its Operations: 112315, May 20, 1980; Full Report (PDF, 5 pages)

Proposed Legislation To Waive Nonimmigrant Visas for Certain Countries: 112211, April 28, 1980; Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Illegal Aliens: Estimating Their Impact on the United States: PAD-80-22, March 14, 1980; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 146 pages)

Changes Needed To Prevent Commuters and Transients From Receiving Supplemental Security Income: HRD-80-15, January 4, 1980; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

Citizenship and Residency Requirements for Government Student Loans: FGMSD-80-25, December 20, 1979; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)

Federal Drug Enforcement and Supply Control Efforts: 110670, October 25, 1979; Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)

Placement of Foster Care Children With Members of the Peoples Temple: 109518, May 31, 1979; Full Report (PDF, 31 pages)

New Alien Identification System--Little Help in Stopping Illegal Aliens: GGD-79-44, May 30, 1979; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages)

Indochina Refugee Assistance Programs: 109389, May 16, 1979; Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Indochina Refugee Assistance Programs: 109204, April 25, 1979; Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)

Difficulties in Determining if Nuclear Training of Foreigners Contributes to Weapons Proliferation: ID-79-2, April 23, 1979; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 105 pages)

What Is Being Done To Protect the U.S. Diplomatic Community From Terrorism: ID-79-3, April 18, 1979; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages)

Immigration and Naturalization Service's Survey of Illegal Aliens and Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication System: 108959, March 29, 1979; Full Report (PDF, 9 pages)

Implementation of P.L. 95-382--Civil Service Retirement Credit for Japanese-Americans: FPCD-79-39, March 28, 1979; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)

The Award of Funds to the National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc. Was Poorly Managed: HRD-79-30, January 15, 1979; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)

Information on Immigration in 17 Countries: GGD-79-15, January 12, 1979; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 122 pages)

Certification Process for Temporary Employment of Aliens in the United States: HRD-78-156, August 15, 1978; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Questions on Recently Reported Projection of Newly Arrived Aliens Receiving Supplemental Security Income: HRD-78-136, July 18, 1978; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland: Much Concern, Little Data: CED-78-132, June 12, 1978; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages)

Widespread Conspiracy To Obstruct Probes of Alleged Nazi War Criminals Not Supported by Available Evidence: Controversy May Continue: GGD-78-73, May 15, 1978; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages)

Federal Efforts To Stem the Flow of Drugs Across the U.S.-Mexican Border: 106020, May 9, 1978; Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Federal Efforts To Stem the Flow of Drugs Across the U.S. Mexican Border: 105730, April 19, 1978; Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)

Review of INS's Contract with J. A. Reyes Associates, Inc., for a Residential Study of Illegal Aliens: GGD-78-61, April 17, 1978; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)

The Impact of Aliens on Federal Programs: 105897, April 6, 1978; Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)

Number of Newly Arrived Aliens Who Receive Supplemental Security Income Needs To Be Reduced: HRD-78-50, February 22, 1978; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

Illegal Entry at United States-Mexico Border: Multiagency Enforcement Efforts Have Not Been Effective in Stemming the Flow of Drugs and People: GGD-78-17, December 2, 1977; Summary (HTML)

Impact of Illegal Aliens on Public Assistance Programs: Too Little Is Known: GGD-78-20, December 1, 1977; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages)

Federal Drug Law Enforcement Programs: 104063, November 16, 1977; Full Report (PDF, 31 pages)

Controlling Foreign Investment in National Interest Sectors of the U.S. Economy: ID-77-18, October 7, 1977; Summary (HTML)

Use of Interpreters for Language-Disabled Persons Involved in Federal, State, and Local Judicial Proceedings: GGD-77-68, September 16, 1977; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages)

Investigation of Alleged Nazi War Criminals Residing in the United States by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice: 103166, August 3, 1977; Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)

Study of the Number of Unemployed American Workers Correlated With the Estimated Number of Illegal Aliens in Areas of High Unemployment: 089001, July 7, 1977; Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)

Estimated Number of Illegal Aliens Correlated With Number of Unemployed American Workers in Areas of High Unemployment: 102866, July 7, 1977; Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)

U.S. Assistance Provided for Resettling Soviet Refugees: ID-76-85, June 20, 1977; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages)

Domestic Resettlement of Indochinese Refugees: Struggle for Self-Reliance: HRD-77-35, May 10, 1977; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages)

New Lockheed Policy to Prevent Questionable Foreign Marketing Practices: PSAD-77-92, March 16, 1977; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)

Immigration: Need to Reassess U.S. Policy: GGD-76-101, October 19, 1976; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages)

Smugglers, Illicit Documents, and Schemes Are Undermining U.S. Controls Over Immigration: GGD-76-83, August 30, 1976; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages)

Review of the Immigration and Naturalization Service's Alien Removal Program: 089546, June 17, 1976; Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Evacuation and Temporary Care Afforded Indochinese Refugees--Operation New Life: ID-76-63, June 1, 1976; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages)

Programs To Reduce the Decennial Census Undercount: GGD-76-72, May 5, 1976; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages)

Summary of Open GAO Recommendations for Legislative Action: OCR-76-1001, April 20, 1976; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 133 pages)

Foreign Worker Certification for New Hampshire's 1974 Apple Harvest: MWD-76-53, February 6, 1976; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)

Relocating the Immigration and Naturalization Service's Richmond Regional Office in Dallas: GGD-76-26, November 11, 1975; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

Aliens Are Illegally Entering the U.S. Mainland Through Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: GGD-76-5, September 8, 1975; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages)

Need To Reduce Public Expenditures for Newly Arrived Immigrants and Correct Inequity in Current Immigration Law: GGD-75-107, July 15, 1975; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)

U.S. Provides Safe Haven for Indochinese Refugees: ID-75-71, June 16, 1975; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages)

Administration of the Alien Labor Certification Program Should Be Strengthened: MWD-75-2, May 16, 1975; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 101 pages)

Review of the Immigration and Naturalization Service's Program for Naturalizing Permanent Resident Aliens: 089111, February 28, 1975; Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)

Better Controls Needed To Prevent Foreign Students From Violating the Conditions of Their Entry and Stay While in the United States: GGD-75-9, February 4, 1975; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages)

Certain Activities of the New York District Office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, and the Department of State: B-125051, September 10, 1974; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)

Limited Progress Made To Improve the Financial Administration and Recovery of Costs--Consular Services Program: B-118682, April 25, 1974; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)

Effectiveness of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as Amended, and Its Administration by the Department of Justice: B-177551, March 13, 1974; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)

Need for Improvements in Management Activities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service: B-125051, August 14, 1973; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages)

More Needs To Be Done To Reduce the Number and Adverse Impact of Illegal Aliens in the United States: B-125051, July 31, 1973; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages)

A Single Agency Needed To Manage Port-of-Entry Inspections--Particularly At U.S. Airports: B-114898, May 30, 1973; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages)

Single Agency Needed To Manage Port-of-Entry Inspections-- Particularly at U.S. Airports: B-114898, May 30, 1973; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages)

Impact of Federal Programs To Improve the Living Conditions of Migrant and Other Seasonal Farmworkers: B-177486, February 6, 1973; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 130 pages)

Opportunities for the Immigration and Naturalization Service To Reduce Costs of Returning Aliens to Mexico: B-125051, August 26, 1971; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)

Administrative Operations of the Boston District Office and the Northeast Regional Office, Immigration and Naturalization Service: 092994, April 30, 1971; Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)

Accounts of Accountable Officers, Northwest Regional Office, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Burlington, Vermont: 089351, February 24, 1971; Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Role of Immigration and Naturalization Service in Accelerated Inspection System at Seattle-Tacoma Airport: 092869, September 21, 1970; Full Report (PDF, 1 page)

Selected Significant Audit Findings In The Civil Departments And Agencies Of The Government: B-106190, December 24, 1968; Summary (HTML)

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