Singh
Singh v. Ashcroft
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
Satvir Singh, a native and citizen of India, petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (“BIA”) order dismissing his appeal from an immigration judge’s (“IJ”) denial of his applications for asylum and withholding of removal. We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252 . We review for substantial evidence, Malhi v. INS, 336 F.3d 989, 992-93 (9th Cir. 2003), and we deny the petition for review.
Substantial evidence supports the IJ’s adverse credibility finding given the inconsistencies regarding Singh’s political affiliation that went to the heart of his claim. See Farah v. Ashcroft, 348 F.3d 1153, 1156 (9th Cir.2003) (upholding adverse credibility finding where credibility findings went to key elements of the asylum application, including membership in a persecuted group).
Because the IJ’s credibility determination is supported by substantial evidence, it was reasonable for the IJ to consider the fact that Singh offered little corroborating evidence. See Chebchoub v. INS, 257 F.3d 1038, 1044 (9th Cir.2001). Accordingly, Singh failed to establish eligibility for asylum or withholding of removal. See Singh v. INS, 134 F.3d 962, 966 (9th…