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Section 8 Housing

Your Notice of Denial or Termination Due to Citizenship Status, Explained

Notice of Denial or Termination Due to Citizenship/Immigration StatusFederal noticeChecked against an official source

Last reviewed 2026-07-08

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What this notice usually means

This notice denies or ends assistance over citizenship status. Your housing authority sends it when it cannot verify a status. It explains how to appeal to USCIS or ask for a hearing.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Read which household member's status is at issue

    Your notice names the person involved. It also states the problem it found.

  2. 2

    Gather immigration status documents

    Collect documents that show legal status. They should be for the person named.

  3. 3

    Appeal to USCIS or request a hearing

    Your notice explains how to appeal to USCIS. You can also ask for a hearing.

  4. 4

    Call your housing authority or get free legal help

    Call the number on your notice, or contact a local legal aid group for free help.

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Deadline

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Last reviewed 2026-07-08

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