No. There is no evidence that 90% of asylum claims are fraudulent. While estimates for the number of applications granted in recent years vary widely — from 20-50% — suspected fraud accounts for a small fraction of unsuccessful claims.

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No. There is no evidence that 90% of asylum claims are fraudulent. While estimates for the number of applications granted in recent years vary widely — from 20-50% — suspected fraud accounts for a small fraction of unsuccessful claims.