Feng Lan Li v. Holder
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Feng Lan Li, a native and citizen of China, petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (“BIA”) decision adopting and affirming the Immigration Judge’s (“IJ”) order denying her applica
The IJ’s adverse credibility determination is supported by substantial evidence, including (1) material internal inconsistencies within Li’s testimony, (2) Li’s inability to remember critical details about core components of her claims, and (3) Li’s failure to mention anything about her alleged forced abortions during the credible fear interview. See Li v. Ashcroft, 378 F.3d 959, 964 (9th Cir. 2004); see also Singh-Kaur v. INS, 183 F.3d 1147, 1153 (9th Cir. 1999); Long v. Gonzales, 422 F.3d 37, 40-41 (1st Cir. 2005). In addition, the record supports the IJ’s determination that the letters Li submitted to corroborate her claims were of questionable veracity and do not support her claims. See Desta v. Ashcroft, 365 F.3d 741, 745 (9th Cir. 2004). We uphold the IJ’s denial of asylum and withholding of removal.
Substantial evidence supports the IJ’s decision to deny Li’s CAT claim because Li based the claim on the testimony found to be incredible. See Farah v. Ashcroft, 348 F.3d 1153, 1157 (9th Cir. 2003).
PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9 th Cir. R. 36-3.
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- FENG LAN LI v. Eric H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General
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