Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
affidavits. Explain Discuss need for "exceptional" cases;
submission of complete refer back to the
translations or translations and regulation.
photocopies vs need for original
original documents.
documents. In the Discuss data entry
specific regulation requirements for
for each form type, CLAIMS,
describe specific reference Records
documentary Handbook for CIS
requirements in requirements.
detail, specify
exceptional cases
and special filing
requirements for
unusual case types.
"Special" filing Define in detail in Describe each Refer filer to none
requirements the appropriate exception and regulation or
specific regulatory filing requirement separate
section. for unusual or publication, if
"special handling" applicable.
cases. Describe
national
agreements with
professional
organizations such
as sports leagues
or unions.
Receipt date Set out the fee, Describenone none
signature, and mechanics of
initial evidence noting receipt date
requirement in on petition or
§103. Distinguish application.
receipt date from Explain service
priority date. Nopolicy of
reference on formchronological
instruction or in processing and
specific regulations. special handling
exceptions
Priority date Define current Discuss old case none none
system in specific"grandfathered"
regulation (IV priority date
petition only). assignments.
Describe any
policy guidance or
clarifications
which may
surface.
RequestsDiscuss general Discuss none none
for policy for alternatives to
evidenceobtaining formal requests:
additional phone calls, use of
evidence in §103. other service
records and files,
available