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In the Matter of D---- L---- A---- M

20 I&N Dec. 409 (B.I.A. 1991)
In the Matter of D---- L---- A---- M

10 Cited authorities

  1. INS v. Cardoza-Fonseca

    480 U.S. 421 (1987)   Cited 2,410 times   4 Legal Analyses
    Holding that the phrase "well-founded fear," which is also found in 8 U.S.C. § 1101, is ambiguous

  2. INS v. Stevic

    467 U.S. 407 (1984)   Cited 924 times
    Holding that to qualify for withholding of removal, an applicant must demonstrate a "clear probability" of persecution if removed

  3. Zalega v. I.N.S.

    916 F.2d 1257 (7th Cir. 1990)   Cited 53 times
    Holding that applicant's complaint that "he could not get a government job commensurate with his education and training . . . did not rise to the level of persecution"

  4. Guevara Flores v. I.N.S.

    786 F.2d 1242 (5th Cir. 1986)   Cited 44 times
    Reviewing requirements for asylum

  5. Dunat v. Hurney

    297 F.2d 744 (3d Cir. 1961)   Cited 21 times
    Observing that the INA "does not concern itself with the manner in which physical persecution is inflicted, so long as that is the net effect of the forces or the circumstances that the ... government will impose "

  6. Section 1101 - Definitions

    8 U.S.C. § 1101   Cited 16,712 times   91 Legal Analyses
    Finding notice and comment rulemaking is required for the agency's interim rule recognizing fear of coercive family practices as basis for refugee status

  7. Section 1158 - Asylum

    8 U.S.C. § 1158   Cited 10,672 times   6 Legal Analyses
    Holding a "pattern or practice" of persecution requires it be "systemic, pervasive, or organized"

  8. Section 1182 - Inadmissible aliens

    8 U.S.C. § 1182   Cited 9,908 times   69 Legal Analyses
    Holding deportable aliens who have been convicted of "crimes involving moral turpitude"

  9. Section 1361 - Burden of proof upon alien

    8 U.S.C. § 1361   Cited 339 times
    Providing that the burden of proof to show time, place, and manner of entry into the United States shifts to the alien once alienage is established

  10. Section 214.2 - Special requirements for admission, extension, and maintenance of status

    8 C.F.R. § 214.2   Cited 462 times   44 Legal Analyses
    Restating cap in 8 U.S.C. § 1184(g)(l)