Opinion ID: 1442344
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Motion to Reopen based on Changed Circumstances

Text: Alternatively, Toufighi argues that new and verified evidence of changed conditions within Iran supports his claim of a well-founded fear of persecution. This ground is not subject to the ninety-day limitation discussed above. See 8 U.S.C. § 1229a(c)(7)(C)(ii); 8 C.F.R. § 1003.2(c)(3)(ii). Nor does the ten-year bar apply, because it does not bar an alien from seeking relief under 8 U.S.C. § 1231(b)(3) (withholding of removal) or 8 U.S.C. § 1158 (asylum). 8 U.S.C. § 1229c(d)(1)(B). The Board was therefore permitted to consider Toufighi's changed circumstances claim filed well over ninety days after the original order became final.