HUD HCV Guidebook § 7.2.2
Secondary verification method (HUD HCV Guidebook)
Operative Text
If the primary verification system does not confirm eligible immigration status, or if the primary verification system verifies immigration status that is ineligible for assistance under a Section 214 covered program, the PHA must36 attempt secondary verification, a manual records check by CIS. The PHA must37 submit a request for secondary verification to CIS within 10 days of receiving results of the primary verification. To request secondary verification, the PHA will forward photocopies of the original required documents with the form G- 845S Document Verification Request. or such other form specified by the. If secondary verification fails, the PHA must38 notify the family in accordance with the notification requirements described in Sections 7.4.1 and 11.2 of this chapter.
Under HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 7.2.2, when an initial automated check of an applicant's immigration status either fails to confirm eligibility or returns an ineligible result, a second layer of manual verification through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) is required. The housing authority must submit this secondary verification request within 10 days of receiving the primary results, using form G-845S along with photocopies of the original documents. If the secondary check also fails to confirm eligible status, the housing authority must formally notify the affected family according to the procedures outlined elsewhere in the guidebook.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a Public Housing Authority (PHA) operator administering Housing Choice Vouchers, compliance with § 7.2.2 generally means having a clear internal workflow that tracks primary verification outcomes and triggers a timely secondary verification request to CIS within the 10-day window. Compliant operators maintain copies of submitted G-845S forms and supporting document photocopies as part of the applicant's file. When secondary verification does not confirm eligible status, operators follow the notification procedures cross-referenced in Sections 7.4.1 and 11.2 to ensure the family receives proper written notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 7.2.2, applicants whose immigration status is not confirmed through the initial automated check have a right to a second, manual review by CIS before a final determination is made. If both verification steps fail to confirm eligibility, the PHA is required to notify the family in writing following specific procedural requirements, giving the family an opportunity to understand the basis of the decision. Individuals who believe the process was not followed correctly may raise that concern with their local PHA, contact a tenant-rights or immigration-legal-services organization, or file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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