A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Gleich, Oren (IJ code ORG, Elizabeth, NJ):
Overall track record
1 years on the bench (since 2026), 153 cases total, lifetime grant rate 10.0%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 153 cases, grant rate 10.0% — roughly in line with the Elizabeth court average (8.7%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Mexico 23 0.0% Guatemala 19 12.5% Ecuador 12 0.0% Haiti 10 12.5% El Salvador 8 0.0% Honduras 8 20.0% Venezuela 8 0.0% Uzbekistan 7 0.0% Colombia 6 0.0% Brazil 5 0.0% Guinea 5 0.0%
If you've appeared before Judge Gleich, 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.