Velasquez-Samayoa v. Garland

When an applicant seeking protection under the Convention Against Torture posits multiple theories as to why he might be tortured, the relevant inquiry is whether—considering all possible sources of and reasons for torture—the total probability that the applicant will be tortured exceeds 50 percent. Although the Board of Immigration Appeals may reject credible testimony if it is outweighed by other more persuasive evidence, when the agency has credited an expert, it cannot reject that expert’s testimony for the sole reason that it is not corroborated by additional evidence. Velasquez-Samayoa v. Garland - filed June 24, 2022 Cite as 2022 S.O.S. 21-70093 For more information, contact us at: http://www.beverlyhillsimmigrationlaw.com/index.html