Misha Aslanyan v. Eric Holder, Jr.

Misha Aslanyan and Yelena Aslanyan, natives and citizens of Armenia, petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ order dismissing their appeal from an immigration judge’s decision denying their applications for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252 . We review for substantial evidence the agency’s factual findings, and review de novo questions of law, including due process claims. Hamazaspyan v. Holder, 590 F.3d 744, 747 (9th Cir.2009). We deny the petition for review.

The Aslanyans do not allege they suffered past persecution. They contend they have a well-founded fear of future persecution on account of having become Jehovah’s Witnesses since leaving Armenia. Substantial evidence supports the agency’s determination that the Aslanyans failed to establish a reasonable possibility of future persecution in Armenia. See Molino-Estrada v. INS, 298 F.3d 1089, 1095-96 (9th Cir.2002). Further, even under a disfavored group analysis, the Aslanyans have failed to establish sufficient individualized risk to show a well-founded fear of persecution in Armenia. See Halim v. Holder,…