A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Ybarra, Jesus Juan. (IJ code JJY, Laredo, TX):
Overall track record
1 years on the bench (since 2026), 446 cases total, lifetime grant rate 0.9%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 444 cases, grant rate 0.9% — roughly in line with the Laredo court average (3.8%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Mexico 150 1.9% Venezuela 61 0.0% Honduras 53 0.0% Guatemala 42 2.9% Cuba 26 0.0% Colombia 21 0.0% El Salvador 21 0.0% Nicaragua 21 0.0% China 8 0.0% Ecuador 5 0.0%
If you've appeared before Judge Ybarra, I'd love to hear:
1. What's your nationality, and when was your most recent hearing?
2. How did your attorney prepare for this judge specifically?
Source: EOIR (U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review) public statistics, May 2026 release, compiled by AsylumTracker. A judge's historical pattern does not predict the outcome of any individual case; this is shared to help set realistic expectations. Real-experience accounts from the community are welcome.