What is a “reasonable fear” interview?

A “reasonable fear” interview is an interview conducted with an individual who is potentially facing deportation or removal from the United States. The purpose of this interview is to establish whether or not a person has a “credible fear” of persecution in their home country. This fear must be based on the individual’s race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. The interview is conducted in a secure location and is usually conducted one-on-one between the individual and an experienced immigration officer. In California, this type of interview is conducted in accordance with the U.S. Asylum Program. During this interview, the individual will be asked questions about their background, the situation in their home country, and any possible fears they have about returning. The individual must be able to provide credible information to support their claim of a reasonable fear of persecution. If the individual’s fear is deemed credible, the individual will receive a grant of asylum and be allowed to remain in the United States. If not, the individual may be subject to removal proceedings and deportation. Overall, the “reasonable fear” interview is a critical part of the asylum process and provides the individual with the opportunity to explain and support their claims regarding their potential persecution in their home country.

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Una entrevista de «temor razonable» es una entrevista que se realiza con un solicitante de asilo para determinar si tienen razones válidas para tener temor de volver a su país de origen y si se ajustan a los requisitos de asilo. El entrevistador evaluará el estado de ánimo del solicitante, los detalles de su situación particular, el temor de ser perseguido, el contenido de su reclamo de asilo y los hechos relevantes a su situación. El entrevistador hace preguntas hasta que esté convencido de que el solicitante de asilo se encuentre en una situación real o temible de ser perseguido por motivos de raza, religión, nacionalidad, pertenencia a un grupo social o por sus opiniones políticas. Si el grado de temor es suficientemente razonable, el solicitante calificará para el estatus de asilado. En California, un examen de temor razonable se realiza como parte del proceso de deportación. Los oficiales de inmigración deben determinar si una persona tiene miedo razonable de sufrir persecuciones si regresa a su país de origen. El entrevistador le hará preguntas al solicitante para determinar si cumple con los requisitos para solicitar asilo y para comprender por completo sus motivos para tener miedo.

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