The refugee has the same right to request a fair hearing as any other client. See Chapter 870, Appeal and Fair Hearing, for policy and procedures.
Exception: If the refugee is appealing because he/she believes the CAO is using an incorrect date of entry, the CAO will resolve the issue by inspecting the refugee's USCIS documents or contacting USCIS, not by holding a fair hearing.
Issued June 13, 2003; reviewed March 16, 2012