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· 4/8/2016

Julio Estrada-Hernandez v. Loretta E. Lynch

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  • holding we can reverse the BIA’s findings of fact under the asylum substantial- evidence test only if “any reasonable adjudicator would be compelled to conclude to the contrary” (quotation omitted)
  • considering the adverse factors of a fraudulent marriage, criminal history, and lack of credibility
  • noting substantial-evidence standard applies to factual determinations made in the CAT context as well
  • “On appeal of a BIA order, ‘[t]he scope of our review is governed by the form of the BIA decision.’” (alteration in original
  • “[OJther circuits to address this issue have considered marriage fraud a significant negative factor that supported discretionary denial of asylum.”
  • “[A] request for protection under the CAT involves factual determinations reviewed for substantial evidence.”

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