A noncitizen applicant or recipient has the right to ask for a fair hearing to appeal the delay, denial of, proposed action to reduce, or termination of a benefit. The CAO should contact USCIS prior to the scheduled hearing to resolve any problems, such as data discrepancies or misunderstandings that might have led to the denial or reduction.
Reissued October 9, 2012, replacing March 16, 2012