Anait Saroian v. Eric Holder, Jr.

550 F. App'x 534

• Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
• Decided: December 26, 2013
• Docket: 12-70082
• Status: Unpublished

Opinion

MEMORANDUM **

Anait Saroian, a native and citizen of Armenia, petitions pro se for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ order dismissing her appeal from an immigration judge’s decision denying her application for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252. We review for substantial evidence the agency’s factual findings. Zehatye v. Gonzales, 453 F.3d 1182, 1184-85 (9th Cir.2006). We deny the petition for review.

Substantial evidence supports the agency’s finding that Saroian did not establish an objectively well-founded fear of persecution. See Nagoulko v. INS, 333 F.3d 1012, 1018 (9th Cir.2003) (concluding fear was “too speculative” under circumstances of case). Thus, Saroian’s asylum claim fails.

Because Saroian failed to meet the lower standard of proof for asylum, her claim for withholding of removal necessarily fails. See Zehatye, 453 F.3d at 1190.

Finally, substantial evidence supports the denial of CAT relief because Saroian failed to establish it is more likely than not that she will be tortured if returned to Armenia. See Singh v. Gonzales, 439 F.3d 1100, 1113 (9th Cir.2006).

PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.

** This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9 th Cir. R. 36-3.