Asylum Grant Rate
23.8% of merits decisions
Asylum cases decided at Saipan Immigration Court
Courts → Saipan, MP
Immigration court · Saipan, MP
Saipan Immigration Court
23.8% asylum grant rate across 21 merits decisions (FY2015–2025) - below the 48.2% national average.
Data updated 2026-06-21
- 23.8%
- Asylum grant rate
- 76.2%
- Asylum denial rate
- 180
- Pending cases
- 30 mo
- Time to decision
The verdict
The Saipan Immigration Court granted asylum in 23.8% of the 21 cases it decided on the merits - below the 48.2% national rate.
- 23.8%
- Asylum grant rate
- 21
- Merits decisions, FY2015–2025
- 0
- Judges with reported asylum decisions
- 180
- Pending cases (all types)
Statistical data only. Grant rates reflect historical case outcomes and are not predictive of any individual case result.
Consult a licensed immigration attorney for legal advice.
Case Insights: Saipan Immigration Court
The Saipan Immigration Court, based in Saipan, MP, decided 21 asylum cases on the merits between FY2015 and FY2025 - out of 1,445 total proceedings of all case types it handled. Of those asylum decisions, 5 were granted (23.8%) and 16 were denied (76.2%). The court has 0 immigration judges with enough asylum decisions to report, whose individual grant rates shape the court-wide average shown above.
Between fiscal year 2015 and fiscal year 2025, the grant rate at Saipan Immigration Court rose by 100.0 percentage points, moving from 0.0% to 100.0%. That window spans 7 fiscal years of reported data, covering shifts in bench composition, policy guidance, and nationality mix. The year-by-year table lower on this page shows the underlying annual case volume for every year in the series.
23.8%
Asylum Grant Rate
76.2%
Asylum Denial Rate
21
Asylum Decisions
30 mo
Avg Time to Decision
Pending Cases
180
Open proceedings (all case types)
Asylum Decisions
21
Merits decisions, FY2015–2025
Grant rate over time
Asylum grant rate by fiscal year at Saipan Immigration Court.
| Fiscal year | Decisions | Grant rate |
|---|---|---|
| FY2015 | 2 | 0.0% |
| FY2018 | 11 | 0.0% |
| FY2020 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FY2021 | 2 | 50.0% |
| FY2022 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FY2023 | 1 | 100.0% |
| FY2025 | 3 | 100.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the grant rate at the Saipan Immigration Court immigration court? ▼
The Saipan Immigration Court immigration court has an overall grant rate of 23.8% and a denial rate of 76.2%, based on 21 asylum merits decisions (FY2015–2025) from DOJ EOIR records.
How long do cases take at Saipan Immigration Court? ▼
The average wait time at Saipan Immigration Court is approximately 30 months. Wait times vary based on case type, docket load, and whether continuances are granted.
Where is the Saipan Immigration Court immigration court located? ▼
The Saipan Immigration Court immigration court is located in Saipan, MP. It is part of the DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) system.
Does the grant rate predict my case outcome at Saipan Immigration Court? ▼
No. Grant rates are historical averages reflecting aggregate outcomes across all case types and judges. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case, the judge assigned, the type of relief sought, and whether you have legal representation. Always consult a licensed immigration attorney.
How has the Saipan Immigration Court grant rate changed over time? ▼
Between FY2015 and FY2025, the grant rate at Saipan Immigration Court increased from 0.0% to 100.0%. Year-by-year data is shown in the trends table on this page.
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Data from the DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) via FOIA bulk case data. Statistical information only, not legal advice.
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Source: U.S. EOIR, Immigration Court Statistics Immigration court outcomes by court and case type · 2025
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