Matter of F-S-N-, 28 I&N Dec. 1 (BIA 2020)
BIA HEADNOTE:
To prevail on a motion to reopen alleging changed country conditions where the persecution claim was previously denied based on an adverse credibility finding in the underlying proceedings, the respondent must either overcome the prior determination or show that the new claim is independent of the evidence that was found to be not credible.
PANEL: Board Panel: MALPHRUS and HUNSUCKER, Appellate Immigration Judges; GEMOETS, Temporary Appellate Immigration Judge.
OPINION BY: GEMOETS, Temporary Appellate Immigration Judge
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Just what this totally dysfunctional system needs: More ideas on how to deny asylum! The only question: Will Respondents lose every case in Volume 18? Don’t bet against it!
PWS
06-13-20