8 CFR § 246.3
Allegations contested or denied; hearing requested
November 5, 2020
If, within the prescribed time following service of the notice pursuant to §246.1, the respondent has filed an answer which contests or denies any allegation in the notice, or a hearing is requested, a hearing pursuant to §246.5 shall be conducted by an immigration judge, and the requirements contained in §§240.3, 240.4, 240.5, 240.6, 240.7, and 240.9 of this chapter shall be followed.