Azadeh Khajeheian v. Immigration and Naturalization Service

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56 F.3d 71·1995 WL 268161·1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 19890
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitMay 4, 199593-70947California654 words

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56 F.3d 71 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Azadeh KHAJEHEIAN, Petitioner, v. IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE, Respondent. No. 93-70947. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted April 10, 1995. * Decided May 4, 1995. Before: GIBSON, ** HUG and FERGUSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM *** 2 Azadeh Khajeheian appeals the Board of Immigration Appeals' final order of deportation. Ms. Khajeheian contends that the BIA erred in denying her asylum and withholding of deportation based on her claim of a well-founded fear of persecution on account of her religion, her political opinion, and her membership in a particular social group. We affirm. 1 3 Ms. Khajeheian contends that the BIA erred in concluding that she was not credible. Not only does Ms. Khajeheian admit to misrepresenting her employment history, but the record demonstrates that substantial evidence supports the BIA's determination that Ms. Khajeheian was not a credible witness. 8…

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