Cesar Cisneros-Valdez v. Eric Holder, Jr.
Opinion
Lakhvir Singh, a native and citizen of India, petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ order dismissing his appeal from an immigration judge’s (“IJ”) decision denying his application for protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252. We review for substantial evidence factual findings. Farah v. Ashcroft, 348 F.3d 1153, 1156 (9th Cir. 2003). We deny the petition for review.
Substantial evidence supports the agency’s denial of Singh’s CAT claim because it is based on the same statements the agency found not credible, and the record does not otherwise compel the finding that it is more likely than not he would be tortured if returned to India. See id. at 1156-57. In addition, the record belies Singh’s contention that the agency disregarded his supporting evidence. We note that the IJ did not admit Exhibit H into the record, and Singh did not challenge that decision. Accordingly, Singh’s CAT claim fails.
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
- Lakhvir SINGH, Petitioner, v. Eric H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General, Respondent
- Status
- Unpublished