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to the family's eligibility status, or in the possession of the USCIS (as permitted by USCIS requirements), including any records and regulations that maybe relevant to the hearing. The family will be allowed to copy any documents related to the hearing at a cost of $.25 per page. The family must request discovery of SARA documents no later than 12:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the hearing. The family must be provided the opportunity to present evidence and arguments in support of eligible status. Evidence maybe considered without regard to admissibility under the rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings. The family must also be provided the opportunity to refute evidence relied upon by SARA, and to confront and cross-examine all witnesses on whose testimony or information SARA relies. Representation and Interpretive Services The family is entitled to be represented by an attorney or other designee, at the family's expense, and to have such person make statements on the family's behalf. The family is entitled to arrange for an interpreter to attend the hearing, at the expense of the family, or SARA, as maybe agreed upon by the two parties. Recording of the Hearing The family is entitled to have the hearing recorded by audiotape. SARA may, but is not required to provide a transcript of the hearing. Hearing Decision SARA will provide the family with a written final decision, based solely on the facts presented at the hearing, within 14 calendar days of the date of the informal hearing. The decision must state the basis for the decision. Informal Hearing Procedures for Residents [24 CFR 5.514(f)] After notification of the USCIS decision on appeal, or in lieu of an appeal to the USCIS, the family may request that SARA provide a hearing. The request for a hearing must be made either within 10 days of receipt of SARA notice of termination, or within 30 days of receipt of the USCIS appeal decision. For the informal hearing procedures that apply to participant families whose assistance is being terminated based on immigration status, see Section 16-III.C. Retention of Documents [24 CFR 5.514(h)] SARA must retain for a minimum of 3 years the following documents that may have been submitted to SARA by the family, or provided to SARA as part of the USCIS appeal or SARA informal hearing process: • The application for assistance • The form completed by the family for income reexamination • Photocopies of any original documents, including original USCIS documents • The signed verification consent form o~ro2~12 Page 16-16