Opinion ID: 613402
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: scope & standard of review

Text: Where, as here, the BIA `has reviewed the IJ's decision and incorporated portions of it as its own, we treat the incorporated parts of the IJ's decision as the BIA's.' Blanco v. Mukasey, 518 F.3d 714, 718 (9th Cir.2008) (quoting Molina-Estrada v. INS, 293 F.3d 1089, 1093 (9th Cir.2002)). In reviewing the decision of the BIA, we consider only the grounds relied upon by that agency. Andia v. Ashcroft, 359 F.3d 1181, 1184 (9th Cir. 2004) (per curiam). Questions of law, including claims of due process violations due to ineffective assistance, we review de novo. Mohammed v. Gonzales, 400 F.3d 785, 791-92 (9th Cir.2005); see also Jie Lin v. Ashcroft, 377 F.3d 1014, 1023 (9th Cir.2004). Factual findings, including findings of fact regarding counsel's performance, are reviewed for substantial evidence, id., meaning that they are `conclusive unless any reasonable adjudicator would be compelled to conclude the contrary.' Tawadrus v. Ashcroft, 364 F.3d 1099, 1102 (9th Cir. 2004) (quoting 8 U.S.C. § 1252(b)(4)(B)).