credible fear standard

The credible fear standard is a legal threshold used in immigration procedures to quickly assess whether an individual seeking asylum has a reasonable basis to fear persecution or harm if returned to their country. If they demonstrate a credible fear, they are typically allowed to proceed to a full asylum hearing. This standard is not about proving unfair persecution but about establishing enough reason to justify further examination of their claim. It's a screening tool designed to efficiently identify those with genuine fears so their cases receive proper consideration.