How Is an Individual Found to Have a Credible Fear of Persecution?

An individual will be found to have a credible fear of persecution if he or she establishes that there is a “significant possibility” that he or she could establish that he or she has been persecuted or has a well-founded fear of persecution or harm on account of his or her race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion if returned to his or her country.