8 USC § 1738 - Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens

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title: "8 USC § 1738 - Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens"
title_number: 8
title_name: "ALIENS AND NATIONALITY"
section_number: "1738"
section_name: "Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens"
chapter_number: 15
chapter_name: "ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM"
subchapter_number: "III"
subchapter_name: "VISA ISSUANCE"
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last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 309, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.)"
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# § 1738. Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens

May 14, 2002section 1157 of this titlesection 1158 of this title

Not later than 180 days after , the Attorney General shall ensure that, immediately upon the arrival in the United States of an individual admitted under , or immediately upon an alien being granted asylum under , the alien will be issued an employment authorization document. Such document shall, at a minimum, contain the fingerprint and photograph of such alien.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 309, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.)

## 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 .