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Amy C. Hoogasian (ACH): 68.0% Asylum Grant Rate

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code ACH, labeled Amy C. Hoogasian in the imported lookup. 460 asylum merits decisions; 68.0% granted (All available decision history). Historical code records are not verified personal tenure. Statistics describe past decisions, not individual outcomes. Not legal advice.

How we estimate

EOIR grant rate means grants divided by grants plus denials for asylum merits decisions, excluding other closures. Rates require at least 2 decisions; rankings require at least 30. Proceedings history can extend to 1951; the first recorded asylum merits month in this import is Dec 1972. Each dataset states its own coverage. Do not interpret proceedings coverage as asylum decision coverage. Reconstructed pending counts may differ from agency totals. Historical judge-code attribution is not verified personal tenure.

Key facts

EOIR judge code ACH, labeled Amy C. Hoogasian in the imported lookup, has 460 recorded asylum merits decisions in All available decision history.

The merits grant rate is 68.0%: grants divided by grants plus denials.

Statistics describe past decisions, not individual outcomes. Not legal advice.

Metric
Asylum merits grant rate
Value
68.0%
Sample size
460
Period
All available decision history
Source
EOIR FOIA case data
Last updated
Oct 4, 2026

These statistics are attributed to EOIR judge code ACH. Historical code records and court assignments are not a verified biography or proof of personal tenure.

Data through: Aug 2026Source published: Sep 1, 2026Source updated: Sep 1, 2026Imported: Oct 4, 2026 Source: EOIR FOIA case data Methodology and limitations Public API

Cite this page: Amy C. Hoogasian (ACH): 68.0% Asylum Grant Rate. https://asylumstats.com/judges/amy-c-hoogasian-ach. Data through Aug 2026; source published Sep 1, 2026; imported Oct 4, 2026. Include your access date when citing.

Totals and breakdowns use the canonical page period. Court and nationality trend tables include all available decision history; other trend tables use their labeled periods. All tables apply the display floor. Interactive filters can select a different period. Empty buckets and cells below the floor have no reported rate.
Decision trend
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
1989 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1990 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1991 1 4 5 20.0%
1992 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1993 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1994 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1995 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1996 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1997 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1998 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1999 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2000 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2001 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2002 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2003 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2004 1 1 2 50.0%
2005 1 2 3 33.3%
2006 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2007 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2008 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2009 0 3 3 0.0%
2010 3 2 5 60.0%
2011 38 25 63 60.3%
2012 38 25 63 60.3%
2013 53 7 60 88.3%
2014 41 15 56 73.2%
2015 66 16 82 80.5%
2016 10 6 16 62.5%
2017 16 6 22 72.7%
2018 16 9 25 64.0%
2019 25 12 37 67.6%
2020 4 9 13 30.8%
2021 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2022 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2023 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2024 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2025 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2026 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
Representation breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Represented 303 89 392 77.3%
Not represented 10 58 68 14.7%
Custody breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Never detained 226 82 308 73.4%
Released 78 42 120 65.0%
Detained 9 23 32 28.1%
Courts recorded for this judge code
Other judges at the comparison court
Leading nationalities by decisions

Frequently asked questions

What is the asylum grant rate for Amy C. Hoogasian?

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code ACH, labeled Amy C. Hoogasian in the imported lookup. 460 asylum merits decisions; 68.0% granted (All available decision history). Historical code records are not verified personal tenure. Rates reflect the period and sample on this page. Statistics describe past decisions, not individual outcomes. Not legal advice.

How long does the asylum process take?

Completed claims with recorded filing and decision dates averaged 737 days from filing to decision; this is not a forecast for pending cases. The data cannot predict how long a pending case will take. Court proceedings, USCIS interviews and green-card processing are different processes.

Which nationalities have the most decisions for Amy C. Hoogasian?

India; Guatemala; El Salvador. Counts reflect the page’s reporting period and the EOIR nationality codes, which include historical categories.

Does a judge’s past grant rate predict my case?

No. These are observational statistics attributed to EOIR judge codes, not a prediction or assessment of a named person’s entire career. Case mix, period, representation and custody can differ. For individual advice, consult a qualified legal representative.

Why is a grant rate or ranking missing?

We display a rate only with at least 2 merits decisions and rank judges or court comparisons only with at least 30. Small samples can vary widely. A missing rate is not a zero grant rate.

How can I check my immigration court case?

Use EOIR Automated Case Information for court case details and rely on official notices. Use USCIS Case Status Online for USCIS receipt numbers. These aggregate statistics do not look up individual cases.