# 8 C.F.R. § 342.4 (2026): Answer asserting defense; personal appearance requested

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## Section

- **Citation:** 8 C.F.R. § 342.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Answer asserting defense; personal appearance requested
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 8 CFR: Aliens and Nationality / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 342: ADMINISTRATIVE CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATES, DOCUMENTS, OR RECORDS / § 342.4: § 342.4   Answer asserting defense › personal appearance requested.

## Text

If the respondent files an answer within the prescribed period asserting a defense to the allegations in the notice, or requests a personal appearance, with or without an answer, the district director shall designate a naturalization examiner to consider the case. The respondent shall be notified that he may appear in person or through counsel with any witnesses and evidence in defense of the allegations, and shall be informed of the date, time, and place for such appearance.

## Nearby sections

- [8 C.F.R. § 342.1 (2026) § 342.1   Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P342_S342_1.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 342.2 (2026) § 342.2   Service of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P342_S342_2.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 342.3 (2026) § 342.3   Allegations admitted; no answer filed; no personal appearance requested.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P342_S342_3.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 342.4 (2026) § 342.4   Answer asserting defense; personal appearance requested.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P342_S342_4.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 342.5 (2026) § 342.5   Conduct of examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P342_S342_5.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 342.6 (2026) § 342.6   Depositions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P342_S342_6.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 342.7 (2026) § 342.7   Report and recommendation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P342_S342_7.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 342.8 (2026) § 342.8   Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P342_S342_8.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 342.9 (2026) § 342.9   Notice re 18 U.S.C. 1428.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P342_S342_9.md)

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