In a pair of adverse credibility cases, the Second Circuit has determined that trivial inconsistencies or omissions cannot sustain an adverse credibility determination.  Omissions, in particular, are less probative of credibility.  This is especially true because applicants are not required to include every detail in their applications and written statements.  

The full text of Gao v. Sessions can be found here:

http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/092aee45-a488-46dc-ab31-64b70ff44892/1/doc/16-2262_16-2493_opn.pdf#xml=http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/092aee45-a488-46dc-ab31-64b70ff44892/1/hilite/

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