Singh

Singh v. Gonzales

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195 F. App'x 704
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitAugust 2, 2006No. 05-70602California255 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

MEMORANDUM **

Balbinder Singh, a native and citizen of India, petitions for review of the decision *705 of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) affirming the denial by an immigration judge (IJ) of his asylum, withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252 , and deny the petition.

We review an adverse credibility finding under the substantial evidence standard and may reverse only if the evidence compels a contrary conclusion. See Singh v. Ashcroft, 367 F.3d 1139, 1143 (9th Cir.2004). Substantial evidence supports the IJ’s adverse credibility finding. 1 Singh’s testimony was internally inconsistent with regard to dates and the sequence of events as well as details about his medical treatment. Singh’s testimony also differed from supporting affidavits he provided to the Court. These inconsistencies go to the heart of Singh’s claim and support the IJ’s adverse credibility finding. See Li v. Ashcroft, 378 F.3d 959, 962 (9th Cir.2004).

In the absence of credible testimony, Singh did not establish eligibility for asylum, withholding of removal or CAT relief. See Farah v. Ashcroft, 348 F.3d 1153, 1156-57…

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