Credible Fear Interview Notes

Immigration Justice Campaign

Most detained asylum seekers who are in removal proceedings have passed a “credible fear interview” conducted by a USCIS Asylum Officer, soon after they were first encountered by DHS. Your client should have a copy of the decision and the Asylum Officer's notes. While these notes are sometimes referred to as a "transcript" they are NOT in fact a transcript and frequently contain significant errors. You should make sure to review the notes from the credible fear interview as you are preparing your client’s I-589 and declaration. However, we generally do not advise submitting the credible fear interview as an exhibit with your supporting documents.