Pub. L. 107-173, tit. IV, sec. 403
TIME PERIOD FOR INSPECTIONS.
SEC. 403. TIME PERIOD FOR INSPECTIONS. (a) Repeal of Time Limitation on Inspections.—Section 286(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(g)) is amended by striking “, within forty-five minutes of their presentation for inspection,”. (b) Staffing Levels at Ports of Entry.—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 286(g) of such Act within 45 minutes of a passenger’s presentation for inspection.116 STAT. 560