Paul v. United States Department of Justice

SUMMARY ORDER

Petitioner Richard Anthony Paul, a native and citizen of Jamaica, seeks review of a November 29, 2006 order of the BIA denying his motion to reopen his removal proceedings as “time and number barred.” In re Richard Anthony Paul, No. A 18 621 436 (BIA Nov. 29, 2006). We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts and procedural history in this case.

“We review the BIA’s denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings for abuse of discretion.” Gao Ni v. Board of Immigration Appeals, 520 F.3d 125, 129 (2d Cir.2008) (internal quotation marks omitted). “The BIA exceeds…