Case Summary
**Case Summary: Ter-Hohannisyan v. Holder, Docket Number 7848645**
**Court**: United States Court of Appeals
**Date**: [Insert Date of Decision]
**Parties**:
- Petitioner: Ter-Hohannisyan
- Respondent: Eric Holder, Attorney General
**Background**:
The case of Ter-Hohannisyan v. Holder involves an immigration matter in which the petitioner, Ter-Hohannisyan, sought relief from removal proceedings instituted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The petitioner, originally from Armenia, argued that he should not be removed from the United States due to a fear of persecution based on his political opinion if returned to his home country.
**Issues**:
The primary issue before the court was whether the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) properly denied the petitioner’s application for asylum and withholding of removal. Ter-Hohannisyan contended that the evidence presented demonstrated a well-founded fear of persecution due to his outspoken views against the Armenian government and his involvement with opposition groups.
**Arguments**:
- **For the Petitioner (Ter-Hohannisyan)**:
- He argued that the BIA erred in concluding that he did not demonstrate a credible fear of persecution.
- Presented evidence of past persecution that he experienced due to his political activities.
- Claimed that the BIA failed to appropriately consider the totality of the circumstances in assessing his credibility and the likelihood of future harm.
- **For the Respondent (Holder)**:
- The government maintained that the petitioner had not established eligibility for asylum or withholding of removal under the relevant statutes.
- Emphasized that the petitioner’s claims lacked corroborative evidence and were inconsistent.
**Decision**:
The court ultimately affirmed the decision of the BIA, concluding that substantial evidence supported the BIA’s findings regarding the petitioner’s credibility and the lack of a well-founded fear of persecution. The court noted that the petitioner had failed to demonstrate that he was a part of a particular social group or that the governmental authorities in Armenia would perceive him as an individual at risk of persecution due to his political opinions.
**Conclusion**:
The appeal was denied, reinforcing the decision by the BIA to deny Ter-Hohannisyan’s application for asylum and withholding of removal. This case highlighted the challenges faced by individuals seeking asylum based on political opinion, particularly the importance of consistent and corroborative evidence in establishing a credible fear of persecution.
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