HUD HCV Guidebook § 7.2.3

The PHA must39 notify the family in writing if the secondary verification process does not confirm eligible
immigration status. The notice must indicate whether assistance will be delayed, denied, or terminated and
inform the family of the right to file an appeal with the CIS.

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   24 CFR § 5.508(h)(3)
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   24 CFR § 5.512(b)
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   24 CFR § 5.512(c)
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   24 CFR § 5.512(c)(2) and (d)(1)
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   24 CFR § 5.512(d)(1)
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   24 CFR § 5.512(d)(3)
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   24 CFR § 5.512(d)(3); 24 CFR § 5.514(d)

If the family wants to exercise its right of appeal with the CIS, the family must40 submit a written request for an
appeal to the CIS within 30 days of the date of the PHA notification. The family must also take the following
steps:
     • Include with the appeal request a cover letter and any support documentation as well as a copy of the
         verification request form (CIS Form G-845S) which was submitted by the PHA for the secondary
         verification request;
     • Provide the PHA with a copy of the request for appeal with the CIS and proof of mailing (e.g., USPS
         Certified Mail ©, a service that provides the sender with a mailing receipt); and
     • Provide any additional documentation that the CIS may request.
Within 30 days the CIS must render its decision to the family and forward a copy to the PHA (or provide notice
of the reasons for any delay).