What is a “reasonable fear” interview?

A reasonable fear interview is a process immigrants go through to have a chance to remain living in the United States. This interview involves a one-on-one question and answer session in which an immigration officer determines if the immigrant has a reasonable fear of returning to their home country. In New York, a reasonable fear interview is conducted in front of an immigration judge or designated asylum official who will evaluate the credibility of the immigrant’s fear of persecution in their home country. The interview is also used to determine the individual’s eligibility to receive asylum in the United States. During the interview, the immigration officer will ask questions about the applicant’s identity, reasons for fleeing their home country, and any potential proof of the fear of persecution. This proof may include documentation from other countries, medical records, witness statements, and other supporting evidence. If the immigration officer determines that the individual has a valid fear of persecution, they will be allowed to remain in the U.S. and the interview will be closed. If the officer determines that the immigrant’s fear is not credible, the immigrant will be deported to their home country. The reasonable fear interview can be a difficult and intimidating process. To prepare for this interview, it is important to consult with an experienced immigration lawyer who can advise you on the evidence you will need to present and the questions you will likely be asked. This can help you feel more prepared and confident during the interview.

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Una entrevista de “Temor Racional” es una entrevista realizada por un agente del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) para determinar si una persona tiene suficientes motivos para solicitar asilo y evitar ser deportada. Esta entrevista se lleva a cabo después de que la persona haya presentado una solicitud de asilo. La entrevista es realizada por un Oficial de Reclamación de Asilo (OFA) calificado. Durante la entrevista, el OFA preguntará al solicitante de asilo por lo que le hizo temer por su seguridad si regresaba a su país. El entrevistador usará una variedad de preguntas para determinar si el temor del solicitante es razonable. Por ejemplo, el entrevistador puede preguntar, ¿por qué estás preocupado por tu seguridad si regresaras? ¿Ha habido alguna situación en el pasado donde hayas sentido que tu seguridad estuvo amenazada? Un temor razonable es un temor que cualquier persona experimentaría si se encontrara en las mismas circunstancias que el solicitante de asilo. Si el OFA decide que el temor del solicitante es racional, el solicitante será elegible para asilo y evitará ser deportado. Si el OFA decide que el temor es infundado o irrazonable, el solicitante puede ser deportado.

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