Bazuaye v. Holder

SUMMARY ORDER

Petitioner Jeromi H. Bazuaye, a native and citizen of Nigeria, seeks review of an August 17, 2012, order of the BIA denying his motion to reconsider and reopen. In re Jeromi H. Bazuaye, No. A024 359 599 (B.I.A. Aug. 17, 2012). We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts and procedural history in this case.

We review the BIA’s denial of motions to reconsider and reopen for abuse of discretion. See Jin Ming Liu v. Gonzales, 439 F.3d 109, 111 (2d Cir.2006); Kaur v. BIA, 413 F.3d 232, 233 (2d Cir.2005) (per curiam). “An abuse of discretion may be found ... where the…