Simon Kiloobe Lubale v. Alberto Gonzales, Attorney General

MURPHY, Circuit Judge.

In October 2003, an Immigration Judge (IJ) denied Simon Kiloobe Lubale’s application for asylum and related relief, but permitted him to depart voluntarily. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) dismissed Lubale’s appeal, and granted a 60 day period of voluntary departure until July 15, 2005. On August 12, 2005, Lubale moved to reopen his proceedings. The BIA denied the motion to reopen, finding Lubale ineligible for adjustment of status. Lubale petitions for review after the BIA denied his motion to reconsider. 1 After careful review, we deny the petition.

Lubale, a…