Singh v. Mukasey
Singh v. Mukasey
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Kewal Singh, a native and citizen of India, petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (BIA) order adopting and affirming the Immigration Judge’s (IJ) order denying Singh’s request for (1) asylum, (2) withholding of removal, and (3) relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1252. Reviewing for substantial evidence, we deny the petition for review. See Gui v. INS, 280 F.3d 1217, 1225 (9th Cir. 2002).
The IJ found that Singh’s testimony was not credible because Singh was unresponsive to several particular questions. See
Because Singh cannot meet the lower standard of eligibility for asylum, he has failed to show that he is entitled to a withholding of removal. See Mansour v. Ashcroft, 390 F.3d 667, 673 (9th Cir. 2004).
Because Singh’s CAT claim is based upon the same testimony as his asylum claim, and no other evidence has been presented that supports his claim, his CAT claim also fails. See Farah, 348 F.3d at 1157.
PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Kewal SINGH v. Michael B. MUKASEY, Attorney General
- Status
- Published