Background
Petitioners Nirmal Singh and Harvinder Gill sought review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ dismissal of Singh’s appeal. The underlying issue involved the denial of an application for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture by an immigration judge.
The court’s reasoning
The panel reviewed the case for substantial evidence and concluded that the agency’s adverse credibility finding was supported. The immigration judge identified two material omissions in Singh’s original application regarding police statements and threats. The agency found that these omissions materially enhanced the claim by connecting police persecution to Singh’s intercaste and interfaith marriage. Additionally, the court found it implausible that Singh would lack medical records for a severe attack that caused him to lose consciousness and required hospital observation.
What it means going forward
The petition for review is denied, and the temporary stay of removal is lifted.