Simeza

NOT FOR PUBLICATION FILED

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS MAR 6 2026

MOLLY C. DWYER, CLERK

U.S. COURT OF APPEALS

FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT

LAWRENCE SIMEZA, No. 23-2962 Agency No. Petitioner, A098-609-578 v.

MEMORANDUM*

PAMELA BONDI, Attorney General,

Respondent.

On Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals

Submitted March 2, 2026** Phoenix, Arizona

Before: CLIFTON, BYBEE, and MILLER, Circuit Judges.

Lawrence Simeza, a native and citizen of Zambia, petitions for review of a

decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals denying his motion to reopen his

immigration proceedings. We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252, and we

deny the petition.

* This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3. ** The panel unanimously concludes this case is suitable for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a)(2). In 2011, Simeza received a Notice to Appear (NTA) in immigration

proceedings. He conceded removability but sought adjustment of status and

cancellation of…