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In the Matter of Fuentes

19 I&N Dec. 658 (B.I.A. 1988)
In the Matter of Fuentes

6 Cited authorities

  1. INS v. Cardoza-Fonseca

    480 U.S. 421 (1987)   Cited 2,390 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 918 times
    Holding that to qualify for withholding of removal, an applicant must demonstrate a "clear probability" of persecution if removed

  3. Section 1101 - Definitions

    8 U.S.C. § 1101   Cited 16,343 times   92 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

  4. Section 1158 - Asylum

    8 U.S.C. § 1158   Cited 10,412 times   3 Legal Analyses
    Holding a "pattern or practice" of persecution requires it be "systemic, pervasive, or organized"

  5. Section 1251 - Transferred

    8 U.S.C. § 1251   Cited 2,154 times   1 Legal Analyses
    Delineating crimes that make alien deportable

  6. Section 1253 - Penalties related to removal

    8 U.S.C. § 1253   Cited 1,121 times   3 Legal Analyses
    Establishing an exception to withholding for a dangerous alien who has been convicted of a "particularly serious crime," defined to include an "aggravated felony"