Javier Martinez-Hernandez v. Eric Holder, Jr.

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• explaining that the “exceptional and extremely unusual hardship” standard “is not satisfied by the mere fact that the petitioner has [qualifying relatives]; more is required”
• stating that a petitioner cannot show prejudice without demonstrating, “at a minimum, that the asserted ground for relief is at least plausible”
• finding the petitioner could not establish prejudice where he had offered no argument or evidence to back up his claim for relief
• denying petition for review, even assuming inadequate performance by counsel, because petitioner failed to make “the necessary threshold showing that his claim . . . was 3 plausible” (quotations and citations omitted)
• reviewing the denial of a motion to reopen for an abuse of discretion
• to establish prejudice resulting from ineffective assistance of counsel, petitioner must show, at a minimum, that the asserted ground for relief is at least plausible

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