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What is persecution? Severe harm or suffering May involve physical violence Non-physical violence may also constitute persecution Example: deliberate imposition of severe economic disadvantage or deprivation of liberty, food, housing, employment, or edu...

Overview of Persecution The BIA has defined “persecution” as “either a threat to life or freedom of, or infliction of suffering or harm upon those who differ in a way regarded as offensive.” See Matter of Acosta, 19 I&N Dec. 211 (BIA 1985). The BIA and the Sec...