Opinion ID: 3013762
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: standard of review

Text: In the context of the removal proceedings, the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”), as amended by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, permits us to consider “only . . . the administrative record on which the order of removal is based” in evaluating an applicant’s petition for review of a final order of removal. INA § 242(b)(4)(A), 8 U.S.C. § 1252(b)(4)(A). Morever, “administrative findings of fact are conclusive unless any reasonable adjudicator would be compelled to conclude to the contrary.” INA § 242(b)(4)(B), 8 U.S.C. § 1252(b)(4)(B). Our review of the Board’s denial of Valdivia’s motion to reconsider is for abuse of discretion. INS v. Doherty, 502 U.S. 314, 323 (1992). The Board abuses its discretion 3 We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252(a)(1). 4 when it applies an incorrect legal principle or makes factual findings that are arbitrary and capricious or lacking in substantial evidence. Tipu v. INS, 20 F.3d 580, 582 (3d Cir. 1994).