USCSI Interviews
Category 4 Discharge Planning
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Individualized Section 504 Service Plan
Home Study Requirements
100

Who will be requesting virtual Interview with the UACs claiming asylum?

Answer:

USCSI (United States Citizenship & Immigration Services)

100

When did Paola send out the email for Category 4 Discharge planning updates?

Answer:

September 18, 2026

100

Who has twin siblings?

Answer: 

Gabby, has twin siblings!

100

How soon after identifying one or more disabilities for a child in ORR custody must the Case Manager convene the Individualized 504 Service Plan Development Meeting?


Answer:

No later than 10 calendar days after identifying one or more disabilities for a child in ORR custody, the case manager will convene an Individualized 504 Service Plan Development Meeting.

100

What are the three types of Home Studies that may be required for a potential sponsor?

Answer: TVPRA-mandated, ORR-mandated, or discretionary home study of the potential sponsor is required

200

True or False:

USCIS Interviews can run up to 3 hours long.

Answer: True, USCIS interview can run between 1-3 hours.

200

True or False:

Ages 14 and older do not need to be involved in their discharge planning

Answer: False

-Children 14 & over should be part of their discharge planning.

200

Who can you call at 1am for a food run or sweet treat run?

Answer: 

Jacky, call her for a late night run!

200

What is one topic that must be discussed during the Individualized 504 Service Plan Development Meeting?


Answer:

  1. Review the professional evaluator’s report that identifies one or more disabilities that the child has and their recommendations for supporting the child.
  2. Identify services, supports and/or reasonable accommodations or program modifications that the care provider can implement to support the child’s disability-related needs in their current placement.
  3. Identify additional support that the care provider will request from ORR to implement services and/or reasonable accommodations for the child in their current placement.
  4. Establish a meeting schedule for continued discussion until the Individualized Section 504 Service Plan is complete or the child is discharged from ORR custody and care.
  5. Develop the Individualized Section 504 Service Plan.
200

Who was born in Oaxaca, Mexico? 

Answer: 

Saidi, CM

300

Who must be informed of the interview & time when set?

Answer:

Attorney or Legal Service Provider

300

What is the name & #of the new added section regarding category 4 cases?

Answer: UAC Policy Section 2.8.8 Discharge for Category 4 Cases

300

Which team member is Trilingual?

Answer:

 Saidi, she speaks English, Spanish, and Zapoteco!

300

Who visited New Orleans, Cancun, and Aruba in 2026?

 Answer:

Emily, CM

300

Within how many business days of accepting the referral must the Home Study provider complete and submit the Home Study Assessment Report?

Answer: The home study provider must complete it within 10 business days of accepting the referral.

400

Who gets randomly obsessed with new hobbies/things and must learn everything about that hobby/thing?

Answer:

 Jacky, CM

400

Who was born in Uruapan, Michoacan?

Answer: 

Paola, Lead CM

400

Which team member got their driver's license at the age of 20 years old?

Answer: 

Miss Diva, Ally!!

400

What should the care provider do if the Individualized Section 504 Service Plan significantly departs from a professional evaluator’s major recommendations?

Answer:

Emily, CM

400

Within how many business days of completing the Sponsor Application must the Case Manager submit the Release Request with a recommendation regarding the Home Study?


Answer:

 The case manager must submit with 2 calendar days of the completed sponsor application.

500

What email do we use for questions on procedures surrounding preparation for the virtual interviews that are not addressed in UAC policies and procedures?

Answer: "UACLegalServicesSupport@acf.hhs.gov"

500

What does Policy Guide section 2.8.6 explain?

Answer: This section clarifies release and discharge planning guidance for children who may obtain lawful immigration status, age out of ORR care, enter URM, or have other complex discharge circumstances.

500

Who is still best friends with their elementary school friend?

Answer: 

Paola, and they are 18 years strong!

500

List at least three components that must be included in an Individualized Section 504 Service Plan.

Answer:

  • Identification of the child’s disability-related needs;
  • Identification of the specific triggers, behaviors and/or symptoms related to the child’s disability or disabilities;
  • Identification of services, supports, and/or reasonable accommodations or program modifications responsive to the child’s disability-related needs.

    • Documentation of reasonable accommodations or program modifications required to maintain the child in the most integrated setting appropriate to the child’s needs and the least restrictive setting in their best interests while in ORR custody;
    • A transition plan for release from ORR custody; and
    • Referral for Post Release Services planned or established for the child after their release from ORR custody.
500

List at least four pieces of information or documentation that the Case Manager must summarize or include when submitting the Release Request.

Answer: 

  • Background check results
  • Relevant SIRs
  • UAC Assessment
  • Sponsor Application
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