Reviewing a Family’s — HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1

Owners generally consider citizenship/immigration status once for each family, but they must do so more frequently if immigration status or family composition is likely to change (e.g., when a family member applies for a change in immigration status). (See Sample Owner’s Summary of Family in Exhibit 3-7 for tracking applicants’ declarations and the owner’s verification.)

Owners determine the applicant’s citizenship or immigration status during the initial eligibility determination, prior to move-in.
As part of the annual or interim recertification process, owners must determine the citizenship/immigration status of tenants from whom the owner has not previously collected the proper documentation or whose documentation suggested that their status was likely to change.

HUD Occupancy Handbook Chapter 3: Eligibility for Assistance and Occupancy

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Section 1: Program Eligibility

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If the status of a family member in a mixed family changes from ineligible to eligible, the family may request an interim recertification.
The required evidence of citizenship/immigration status for any new family member must be submitted at the first interim or regular recertification after the person moves to the unit.