### Question
How is the term credible fear of persecution defined?


### Answer
The term **credible fear of persecution** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1225* as the following:

> that there is a significant possibility, taking into account the credibility of the statements made by the alien in support of the alien's claim and such other facts as are known to the officer, that the alien could establish eligibility for asylum under section 1158 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1225*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part IV-Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal**

