I am pleased that the CJS bill will take us away from the current system. although I know that much remains to be done in this area. The language in the managers package will permit fingerprints for INS purposes to be taken only by offices of the INS or by law enforcement agencies. which may collect a fee for the service of taking and processing the fingerprints. The INS has indicated that it is moving to a new fingerprint processing system under which it would take all of the fingerprints at INS offices. and has indicated that it can do so without unduly delaying the naturalization process. However. the INS will not be able to bring its new system up and running by the start of the next fiscal year. Even with the ability to also utilize the services of law enforcement agencies. I believe that a delayed effective date of 9 to 12 months will be required so there can be an orderly transition to the new system and so that the processing of naturalization applications can continue without complete disruption to the system.
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