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Fourth Circuit Case Law on Credibility   When making an adverse credibility finding, the Court must provide “specific, cogent reason[s].” Figeroa v. INS, 886 F.2d 76, 78 (4th Cir. 1989). “Examples of specific and cogent reasons include inconsistent statement...

Credibility When applying for relief or protection from removal, an applicant has the burden of proof. INA § 240(c)(4)(A). In all applications for relief, the Court must first make a threshold determination of an applicant’s credibility. INA § 241(b)(3)(C); M...

THREE MAIN REASONS1. Lack of DetailIf the Applicant provides answers that lack specific details, dates, times, descriptions of people and what they were wearing, etc. This is probably the most common reason cited. 2. Implausibility The story the Applicant tell...