Gerardo Cordova v. Loretta E. Lynch

Gerardo Reyes Cordova petitions for review of an order of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) dismissing his appeal of an immigration judge’s order denying his motion to reopen his removal proceedings. Cordova moved to reopen the proceedings on the ground that his counsel was ineffective in advising him to withdraw his application for cancellation of removal and accept voluntary departure.

After careful review, we conclude the BIA did not abuse its discretion in rejecting Cordova’s claim of ineffective assistance and dismissing his appeal. See Valencia v. Holder, 657 F.3d 745, 748 (8th Cir.…