Judge Jeffrey V. Munoz

A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Munoz, Jeffrey V. (IJ code JVM, Imperial, CA):

Overall track record

6 years on the bench (since 2021), 1,832 cases total, lifetime grant rate 16.9%

Last 3 years (2023–2026): 1,438 cases, grant rate 14.3% — roughly in line with the Imperial court average (16.3%)

Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)

Nationality / Cases / Grant rate
Mexico                 451    7.2%
Peru                    91    0.0%
Guatemala               88    1.4%
Russia                  82   57.5%
Ecuador                 78    1.4%
Colombia                73    2.9%
Venezuela               62    1.9%
Honduras                56    0.0%
El Salvador             55    6.8%
Nicaragua               42    2.8%
Somalia                 33   80.0%

Year-by-year

2023:  361 cases, 22.4% grant rate
2024:  393 cases, 10.7% grant rate
2025:  440 cases, 12.7% grant rate
2026:  244 cases, 9.4% grant rate

If you've appeared before Judge Munoz, 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, July 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.