Guerrero v. Holder

THOMPSON, Circuit Judge.

The petitioner, Jose Maria Guerrero, is a native and citizen of the Dominican Republic. He seeks review of a final order of the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”), dated December 27, 2012, vacating a prior decision to reopen proceedings, and reinstating a prior order of deportation. Because the BIA acted pursuant to its discretionary sua sponte authority, we lack jurisdiction to review the petition.

I. BACKGROUND

We relate only the necessary factual and procedural background to provide context for our decision.

A. Initial Deportation Proceedings

Guerrero was admitted to…