8 USC § 1752 - Staffing levels at ports of entry

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title: "8 USC § 1752 - Staffing levels at ports of entry"
title_number: 8
title_name: "ALIENS AND NATIONALITY"
section_number: "1752"
section_name: "Staffing levels at ports of entry"
chapter_number: 15
chapter_name: "ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM"
subchapter_number: "IV"
subchapter_name: "INSPECTION AND ADMISSION OF ALIENS"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 403(b), May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 559.)"
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# § 1752. Staffing levels at ports of entry

section 1356(g) of this title

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  within 45 minutes of a passenger’s presentation for inspection.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 403(b), May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 559.)

## 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 .