Markosyan v. Gonzales

121 F. App'x 774

Opinion

MEMORANDUM

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Gevorg Markosyan, a native and citizen of Armenia, petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ decision, which affirmed the Immigration Judge’s (“IJ”) order denying his application for asylum, withholding of removal and relief under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252. We deny this petition for review.

The government contends that because Markosyan’s opening brief failed to raise any issues regarding the I J’s adverse credibility determination, he has waived the issue. We agree. See Martinez-Serrano v. INS, 94 F.3d 1256, 1259-60 (9th Cir. 1996). The credibility finding is dispositive of the issue whether Markosyan established eligibility for asylum. See Singh v. Ashcroft, 367 F.3d 1139, 1142 (9th Cir. 2004) (applicant must establish eligibility for asylum by credible, direct, and specific evidence).

Markosyan also failed to raise, and therefore waived, his claims for withholding of removal and CAT relief. See id.

PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.

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