How to Read Immigration Judge Statistics
Good judge-statistics reading starts with the headline rate, then checks the denominator, nationality table, trend chart, court context, and recent cases.
Start with the denominator
The percentage is only meaningful if you understand what was counted. A grant rate based on granted and denied cases is different from a percentage based on all proceedings.
Look for total decided cases, granted cases, denied cases, and other outcomes separately.
Check court context
Judges sit within specific courts, and local docket mix can affect statistics. Compare a judge with the assigned court and national averages instead of reading the number alone.
Use recent cases carefully
Recent cases help show current activity, but recent outcomes may be procedural. They should be read as context, not as a standalone approval-rate calculation.