Title 8 — Aliens and NationalityRelease 119-73
§1752 Staffing levels at ports of entry
Title 8 › Chapter CHAPTER 15— - ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IV— - INSPECTION AND ADMISSION OF ALIENS › § 1752
Summary
Immigration Service must staff ports of entry to handle traffic safely and to provide services in section 1356(g) within 45 minutes.
Full Legal Text
Title 8, §1752
Aliens and Nationality — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall staff ports of entry at such levels that would be adequate to meet traffic flow and inspection time objectives efficiently without compromising the safety and security of the United States. Estimated staffing levels under workforce models for the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall be based on the goal of providing immigration services described in section 1356(g) of this title within 45 minutes of a passenger’s presentation for inspection.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and
Transfer of Functions
For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service,
Transfer of Functions
, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
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Citation
8 U.S.C. § 1752
Title 8 — Aliens and Nationality
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73