Nolvia Karina Meza v. Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General
April 30, 2026·25-1709·Per Curiam·By Raj Patel
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an asylum claim. The court affirmed the immigration judge's adverse credibility finding and dismissed issues not raised before the Board.
Nolvia Karina Meza, a native and citizen of Honduras, sought asylum and withholding of removal. The immigration judge denied the applications and made an adverse credibility finding. The Board of Immigration Appeals affirmed the denial. Meza petitioned the Fourth Circuit for review.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the adverse credibility finding for substantial evidence, affording broad deference to the agency. The court found that the record evidence did not compel a ruling contrary to the administrative factual findings. The court also held that Meza failed to raise issues regarding corroborating evidence and nexus to a protected ground before the Board, meaning those issues were not properly before the court for review.
What it means going forward
The denial of the petition leaves the Board of Immigration Appeals order in place, denying Meza asylum and withholding of removal.
