A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Miller, Nancy E. (IJ code NMR, North Los Angeles, CA):
Overall track record
33 years on the bench (since 1994), 2,673 cases total, lifetime grant rate 19.1%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 1,363 cases, grant rate 13.8% — roughly in line with the North Los Angeles court average (11.1%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Mexico 244 19.1% China 197 29.8% Guatemala 165 4.3% Nicaragua 122 5.0% El Salvador 119 10.8% Colombia 98 2.1% Honduras 90 2.6% Venezuela 52 0.0% Russia 44 22.5% Peru 37 2.7% Armenia 33 21.4%
Year-by-year
2023: 279 cases, 21.7% grant rate 2024: 294 cases, 21.0% grant rate 2025: 409 cases, 12.0% grant rate 2026: 381 cases, 4.7% grant rate
If you've appeared before Judge Miller, 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.