What is a “reasonable fear” interview?

A “reasonable fear” interview is a type of interview conducted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine if an immigrant should be allowed relief from deportation or removal from the United States. This typically occurs when an immigrant has arrived at a port of entry or is already residing in the U.S. and has requested relief from deportation or removal on the grounds of being persecuted in their home country. During a “reasonable fear” interview, the individual being interviewed must demonstrate that the circumstances of their potential return to their home country would result in persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group. The USCIS will evaluate the individual’s testimony and other evidence, such as country reports and expert opinion, to determine if they have a valid fear of persecution. The “reasonable fear” interview is an important part of the process for immigrants in Washington State who fear returning to their home country, as it is the first step in potentially gaining relief from deportation. It is important for individuals to be fully prepared for their “reasonable fear” interview by collecting as much evidence as possible of the persecution they would face in their home country, and consulting with an experienced immigration attorney prior to their interview.

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Una entrevista de “temor razonable” es una entrevista realizada por un oficial de inmigración cuyo propósito es determinar si un inmigrante tiene un temor válido de ser perseguido o sometido a tortura si es deportado a su país de origen. Esto es relevante para el derecho a la inmigración de Washington. Cuando un inmigrante se enfrenta a la deportación, puede pedir asilo si demuestra que tiene miedo de sufrir persecución o tortura. Esta declaración se hace durante una entrevista llamada entrevista de temor razonable. Durante esta entrevista, el inmigrante debe proporcionar información sobre la persecución que está sufriendo o la amenaza de tortura potencial que teme si es deportado. El oficial de inmigración luego decide si el inmigrante tiene un "temor razonable" y si tiene derecho a recibir asilo. Es importante recordar que como inmigrante, tienes derecho a un asesoramiento legal antes de someterte a la entrevista de temor razonable. Si no puedes pagar un abogado, hay varias organizaciones sin fines de lucro dedicadas a brindarle asesoramiento legal gratuito.

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