Court appointed counsel for Gerardo Ramirez-Leija has moved for leave to withdraw in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967). Ramirez has responded to counsel’s motion and brief, asking the court to consider the issue raised by counsel, challenging the prior deportation *506 upon which his 8 U.S.C. § 1326 conviction is based, challenging the district court’s use of U.S.S.G. § 2L1.2(b)(l)(A) in calculating his sentence, and arguing that he had ineffective assistance of counsel. Ramirez’ ineffective assistance of counsel claim is not cognizable on direct appeal. See United States v. Brewster, 137 F.3d 853, 859 (5th Cir. 1998).

Our independent review of the record, counsel’s brief, and the issues raised by-Ramirez discloses no nonfrivolous appellate issue. Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.