Dhargyal v. Lynch

Petitioner Sonam Dhargyal, a native and citizen of an unknown country, seeks review of a July 25, 2012, order of the BIA, affirming the March 1, 2011, decision of an Immigration Judge (“IJ”), which denied his application for asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). In re Sonam Dhargyal, No. A089 225 151 (B.I.A. July 25, 2012), aff'g No. A089 225 151 (Immig. Ct. New York City Mar. 1, 2011). We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts and procedural history in this case.

We review the IJ’s decision as modified by the BIA, ie.,…