; 8 U.S.C. 1103 note), and other applicable law, and subject to such safeguards as the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Defense, as appropriate, shall prescribe to ensure the integrity of the biometric collection (which shall include verification of identity by comparison of such fingerprints with fingerprints taken by or under the direct supervision of the Secretary prior to or at the time of the individual’s application for admission to the United States), the Secretary may, in the case of any application for any benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), accept fingerprint cards or any other submission of biometrics— (1) prepared by international or nongovernmental organizations under an appropriate agreement with the Secretary or the Secretary of State; (2) prepared by employees or contractors of the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of State; or (3) provided by an agency (as defined under section 3502 of title 44, United States Code). (b) Staffing (1) Vetting The Secretary of State, the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense, and any other agency authorized to carry out the vetting process under this subtitle, shall each ensure sufficient staffing, and request the resources necessary, to efficiently and adequately carry out the vetting of applicants for— (A) referral to the United States Refugee Admissions Program, consistent with the determinations established under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 )