Mihaly Kotasz, Agnes Horvath Kotasz, Matyas Kotasz, and Erika Kotasz v. Immigration and Naturalization Service

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• stating that translation errors may be “rectified” through “[c]larification or repetition” at a petitioner’s hearing
• explaining that, to set out a due process violation based on translation error, the “alien must show that a better translation would have made a difference in the outcome of the [proceedings]”
• noting that applicant must establish reasonable fear through credible, direct and specific evidence
• discussing the pattern or practice theory in relation to an alien’s ability to satisfy the objective component of fear of persecution
• rejecting claim of persecution per se of Hungarian Roma where government was attempting to remedy hostil- 8 No. 04-1707 ity
• remanding so the agency could correctly apply the “disfavored group” analysis for a petitioner who was an active opponent of the communist regime in Hungary

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