A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Hayden, Michael (IJ code MIH, Charlotte, NC):
Overall track record
1 years on the bench (since 2026), 154 cases total, lifetime grant rate 19.5%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 154 cases, grant rate 19.5% — 17.6pp above the Charlotte court average (1.9%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Mexico 35 25.0% Cuba 28 16.0% Honduras 17 16.7% Venezuela 13 28.6% Nicaragua 9 0.0% Guatemala 7 25.0% Peru 7 0.0% Colombia 6 0.0%
If you've appeared before Judge Hayden, 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.