Congbai Li v. Gonzales

MEMORANDUM **

Congbai Li, a native and citizen of China, petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (“BIA”) order affirming the Immigration Judge’s (“IJ”) order denying Li’s applications for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). To the extent we have jurisdic *446 tion, it is conferred by 8 U.S.C. § 1252 . Where the BIA adopts the IJ’s decision while adding its own reasons, we review both decisions. Kataria v. INS, 232 F.3d 1107, 1112 (9th Cir.2000). We review the agency’s factual findings for substantial evidence, and reverse only if the evidence compels a contrary finding. INS v. EliasZacarias, 502 U.S. 478 , 481 n. 1, 112 S.Ct. 812 , 117 L.Ed.2d 38 (1992). We deny the petition for review in part, and dismiss it in part.

The agency found Li’s testimony incredible based on specific aspects of his demeanor, as well as inconsistencies and implausibilities regarding the circumstances of Li’s arrest and his ability to travel following his probationary release from detention. The record does not compel a contrary finding. See Singh-Kaur v. INS, 183 F.3d 1147, 1151 (9th Cir.1999) (stating credibility determinations…