Opinion ID: 611646
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Positions of the Parties on Appeal

Text: 21 Mr. Guillen contends that the BIA abused its discretion in refusing his application for section 212(c) relief. In his view, the BIA failed to consider adequately important aspects of his case, including his post-conviction behavior and the emotional and financial hardship that he and his family would suffer if he were deported. He further contends that the BIA abused its discretion in applying a per se rule that the failure to acknowledge guilt as to the convictions underlying a deportation proceeding negates a finding of rehabilitation. Finally, he contends that the evidence he presented at the waiver hearing was sufficient to establish his entitlement to section 212(c) relief. By contrast, the INS urges us to deny the petition for review on the ground that the BIA adequately considered the record of the waiver proceedings and appropriately exercised its discretion in denying a section 212(c) waiver to Mr. Guillen.