4-1 SUBMISSION ANNUAL ADMIN PLAN_EXHIBIT 3

Home Browse Search

In the case of a participant, the criteria and procedures for obtaining relief under the provisions for preservation of families \[24 CFR 5.514 and 5.518\]. That the family has a right to request an appeal to the USCIS of the results of secondary verification of immigration status and to submit additional documentation or explanation in support of the appeal. That the family has a right to request an informal hearing with the PHA either upon completion of the USCIS appeal or in lieu of the USCIS appeal. For applicants, assistance may not be delayed until the conclusion of the USCIS appeal process, but assistance may be delayed during the period of the informal hearing process. USCIS Appeal Process \[24 CFR 5.514(e)\] When the PHA receives notification that the USCIS secondary verification failed to confirm eligible immigration status, the PHA will notify the family of the results of the USCIS verification. The family will have 30 days from the date of the notification to request an appeal of the USCIS results. The request for appeal must be made by the family in writing directly to the USCIS. The family must provide the PHA with a copy of the written request for appeal and the proof of mailing. SAHA Policy SAHA will notify the family in writing of the results of the USCIS secondary verification within 14 days of receiving the results. The family must provide SAHA with a copy of the written request for appeal and proof of mailing within 14 days of sending the request to the USCIS. The family must forward to the designated USCIS office any additional documentation or written explanation in support of the appeal. This material must include a copy of the USCIS document verification request (used to process the secondary request) or such other form specified by the USCIS, and a letter indicating that the family is requesting an appeal of the USCIS immigration status verification results. The USCIS will notify the family, with a copy to the PHA, of its decision. When the USCIS notifies the PHA of the decision, the PHA must notify the family of its right to request an informal hearing. SAHA Policy SAHA will send written notice to the family of its right to request an informal hearing within 14 immigration status. Informal Hearing Procedures for Applicants \[24 CFR 5.514(f)\] After notification of the USCIS decision on appeal, or in lieu of an appeal to the USCIS, the family may request that the PHA provide a hearing. The request for a hearing must be made either within 30 days of receipt of the PHA notice of denial, or within 30 days of receipt of the USCIS appeal decision. The informal hearing procedures for applicant families are described below. 04/01/14 Page 16-16