IV.
APPEALS A. Request for Appeal: Upon receipt of notification that the INS secondary verification failed to confirm eligible immigration status, the SFHA shall notify the family in writing of the results of the INS verification and their option to request an appeal to the INS. B. Delay of Assistance: The SFHA shall not delay, deny or terminate assistance until the completion of the INS appeal process for applicants or the completion of the INS process and the SFHA informal hearing process for current residents.
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FAILURE TO SUBMIT EVIDENCE OF FAMILY COMPOSITION OR ELIGIBLE STATUS A. One-time Evidence Requirement for Continuing Occupancy: The family is required to submit evidence of eligible immigration status for each family member only once during continued occupancy or at the time of the applicant interview. Documentation shall be submitted for any new family members(s) added to the lease at the time the request for lease addition is made. B. Failure to Submit Evidence or Establish Eligible Immigration Status. If the family fails to submit the required evidence of citizenship, or eligible immigration status, the authority will terminate the lease or deny the application for admission. C. Changes in Family’s Status If there is a change in the family composition or the eligible status of a family member that effected the resident rule status of the entire family, such changes should be reported to the SFHA‘s Eligibility Department (if an applicant) or to the appropriate development management office (if a resident) so the change of status can be recorded as soon as possible. D. Changing Participation in a HUD Program Whenever a family applies for admission to a Section 214 covered program, evidence of eligible immigration status must be submitted unless the family has already submitted the evidence to the SFHA for a covered program.
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FRAUD When Fraud is Suspected with Response to a Declaration of Citizenship If the SFHA receives verifiable information that provides a substantial basis to believe that a resident/applicant may have deliberately misrepresented his or her eligibility status and is receiving financial assistance for which he or she may not be eligible, the SFHA shall refer the case to the HUD Inspector General for follow up.