Section 441.61.12. Administrative review of denial of sponsorship application.

Sponsors may request an administrative review when their applications are denied. The request shall be in writing and must be received by the department no later than 30 days after the date of the notification of denial.

       61.12(1) When a sponsor wishes a review of a denial, it will be referred to the chief of the bureau. The bureau chief will affirm or reverse the denial within 20 days of the request.

       61.12(2) When the bureau chief affirms the denial, the sponsor may request further review by sending a letter requesting review and the bureau chief’s denial to the administrator of the division of policy coordination within ten days of the date of the bureau chief’s denial. When more information is needed, the administrator shall request the information within five days. The administrator shall review the denial and issue a decision within ten days of the request for the review or the receipt of additional information, whichever is later.