How does 8 CFR 1208.13 define the well-founded fear of persecution standard for asylum? Answer in under 100 words. Cite only eCFR (www.ecfr.gov) sources.

Details / How it works

The standard consists of three elements: (1) a fear of persecution based on a protected ground; (2) a reasonable possibility of persecution upon return; and (3) an inability or unwillingness to return or seek protection in the home country due to that fear.

Numbers & thresholds

Exceptions & edge cases

A well‑founded fear may be presumed from past persecution under § 1208.13(b)(1) unless rebutted by evidence of changed conditions or reasonable internal relocation. The reasonableness of internal relocation is evaluated under § 1208.13(b)(3), which considers the totality of circumstances and presumptions depending on whether the persecutor is governmental or private.