; (2) to preserve the integrity of the program established under this section; and (3) to protect the national security interests of the United States related to such program. (k) Report to Congress (1) In general Not later than January 30 each year, the Inspector General of the Department of State shall submit a report on the implementation of the Syrian special immigrant status program under this section for the preceding calendar year to— (A) the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. (2) Elements Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include, for the applicable calendar year, the following: (A) The number of petitions filed under such program. (B) The number of such petitions pending adjudication. (C) The number of such petitions pending visa interview. (D) The number of such petitions pending security checks. (E) The number of such petitions that were denied. (F) The number of cases under such program that have exceeded the mandated processing time and relevant case numbers. (G) A description of any obstacle discovered that would hinder effective implementation of such program. (3) Consultation In preparing a report under subsection (a), the Inspector General shall consult with— (A) the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Office; (B) the Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and South and Central Asian Affairs, Executive Office; (C) the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; (D) the Department of Defense