Opinion ID: 164326
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Eligibility for withholding of removal and relief under the Convention Against Torture

Text: 32 An applicant seeking withholding of removal bears the burden of showing a clear probability of persecution attributable to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Tsevegmid, 336 F.3d at 1235 (further quotation omitted). Relief under the Convention Against Torture requires a showing that it is more likely than not that Sviridov would be tortured if returned to Russia. Having reviewed the entire record, we conclude that substantial evidence supports the IJ's determination that Sviridov failed to show a clear probability of persecution based upon his political views and activities. Substantial evidence also supports the IJ's decision denying Sviridov relief under the Convention Against Torture.