Excerpt:Timely Completion of Background Checks

(b) Timely Completion of Background Checks.--
(1) In general.--With respect to a request ted to the
Attorney General by the Secretary of Homeland Security for a
background check on an applicant for temporary or permanent
residence or citizenship of the United States, the Attorney
General shall make a reasonable effort to complete a background
check on such applicant not later than 90 days after the
Attorney General receives such request from the Secretary of
Homeland Security