Title 8, Aliens and NationalityRelease 119-102
§1752 Staffing Levels at Ports of Entry
Title 8 › CHAPTER 15 — ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM › SUBCHAPTER IV — INSPECTION AND ADMISSION OF ALIENS › § 1752
Summary
The agency must staff ports of entry enough to keep people and vehicles moving and inspections done quickly, while still protecting the country’s safety and security. When planning staffing, it must use workforce models that aim to provide the immigration services listed in section 1356(g) within 45 minutes of a passenger’s arrival for inspection.
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.
Reference
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Citation
8 U.S.C. § 1752
Title 8, Aliens and Nationality
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102