1626.7—Verification of eligible alien status.
(a)
An alien seeking representation shall submit appropriate documents to verify eligibility, unless the only service provided for an eligible alien is brief advice and consultation by telephone which does not include continuous representation of a client.
(1)
As proof of eligibility, a recipient may accept originals, certified copies, or photocopies that appear to be complete, correct and authentic, of any of the documents found in the appendix to this part.
(2)
A recipient may also accept any other authoritative document issued by the INS, by a court or by another governmental agency, that provides evidence of alien status.
(b)
A recipient shall upon request furnish each person seeking legal assistance with a list of the documents in the appendix to this part.