Elmer Reyes-Mercado v. Eric Holder, Jr.

PER CURIAM: *

Nicaraguan citizen Elmer A. Reyes-Mercado petitions this court for review of a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) affirming the Immigration Judge’s (IJ’s) order that he be removed from this country. Similar to his filings with the BIA, Reyes-Mercado argues that he is entitled to asylum, withholding of removal, relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), and adjustment of status.

We review the BIA’s decision with respect to asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT relief for substantial evidence. Chen v. Gonzales, 470 F.3d 1131, 1134 (5th Cir.2006).…