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Cynthia Gordon (CYG): 62.8% Asylum Grant Rate

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code CYG, labeled Cynthia Gordon in the imported lookup. 1,412 asylum merits decisions; 62.8% 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 CYG, labeled Cynthia Gordon in the imported lookup, has 1,412 recorded asylum merits decisions in All available decision history.

The merits grant rate is 62.8%: grants divided by grants plus denials.

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

Metric
Asylum merits grant rate
Value
62.8%
Sample size
1,412
Period
All available decision history
Source
EOIR FOIA case data
Last updated
Oct 4, 2026

These statistics are attributed to EOIR judge code CYG. 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: Cynthia Gordon (CYG): 62.8% Asylum Grant Rate. https://asylumstats.com/judges/cynthia-gordon-cyg. 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
1988 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
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 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1992 0 0 0 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 4 4 0.0%
1996 0 2 2 0.0%
1997 0 5 5 0.0%
1998 0 2 2 0.0%
1999 0 3 3 0.0%
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 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2003 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2004 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2005 0 2 2 0.0%
2006 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2007 0 2 2 0.0%
2008 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2009 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2010 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2011 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2012 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2013 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2014 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2015 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2016 1 1 2 50.0%
2017 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2018 53 50 103 51.5%
2019 270 231 501 53.9%
2020 56 60 116 48.3%
2021 77 13 90 85.6%
2022 117 17 134 87.3%
2023 113 12 125 90.4%
2024 107 24 131 81.7%
2025 82 66 148 55.4%
2026 11 23 34 32.4%
Representation breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Represented 866 462 1,328 65.2%
Not represented 21 63 84 25.0%
Custody breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Never detained 497 404 901 55.2%
Released 389 102 491 79.2%
Detained 1 19 20 5.0%
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 Cynthia Gordon?

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code CYG, labeled Cynthia Gordon in the imported lookup. 1,412 asylum merits decisions; 62.8% 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 1,061 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 Cynthia Gordon?

China; El Salvador; India. 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.