Matter of Mogharrabi
BIA
19 I&N Dec. 439 (BIA 1987)
1987
Holding
Adopted the 10% standard for objective well-founded fear: an applicant need not show a likelihood of persecution exceeding 50%; a 10% chance of persecution if returned may suffice.
Practitioner Note
Consistent with INS v. Cardoza-Fonseca (1987).
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