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F. James, JR. Loprest (JLP): 66.0% Asylum Grant Rate

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code JLP, labeled F. James, JR. Loprest in the imported lookup. 2,835 asylum merits decisions; 66.0% 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 JLP, labeled F. James, JR. Loprest in the imported lookup, has 2,835 recorded asylum merits decisions in All available decision history.

The merits grant rate is 66.0%: grants divided by grants plus denials.

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

Metric
Asylum merits grant rate
Value
66.0%
Sample size
2,835
Period
All available decision history
Source
EOIR FOIA case data
Last updated
Oct 4, 2026

These statistics are attributed to EOIR judge code JLP. 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: F. James, JR. Loprest (JLP): 66.0% Asylum Grant Rate. https://asylumstats.com/judges/f-james-jr-loprest-jlp. 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
1987 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1988 0 0 0 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 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1992 0 2 2 0.0%
1993 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1994 0 2 2 0.0%
1995 0 2 2 0.0%
1996 0 6 6 0.0%
1997 0 3 3 0.0%
1998 0 3 3 0.0%
1999 0 6 6 0.0%
2000 0 5 5 0.0%
2001 0 3 3 0.0%
2002 0 4 4 0.0%
2003 0 3 3 0.0%
2004 0 2 2 0.0%
2005 0 4 4 0.0%
2006 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2007 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2008 2 1 3 66.7%
2009 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2010 4 1 5 80.0%
2011 185 16 201 92.0%
2012 230 26 256 89.8%
2013 244 47 291 83.9%
2014 135 56 191 70.7%
2015 149 89 238 62.6%
2016 119 80 199 59.8%
2017 94 56 150 62.7%
2018 55 68 123 44.7%
2019 114 186 300 38.0%
2020 53 86 139 38.1%
2021 47 7 54 87.0%
2022 84 9 93 90.3%
2023 136 16 152 89.5%
2024 109 27 136 80.2%
2025 88 65 153 57.5%
2026 23 78 101 22.8%
Representation breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Represented 1,826 770 2,596 70.3%
Not represented 45 194 239 18.8%
Custody breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Never detained 1,470 724 2,194 67.0%
Released 398 180 578 68.9%
Detained 3 60 63 4.8%
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 F. James, JR. Loprest?

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code JLP, labeled F. James, JR. Loprest in the imported lookup. 2,835 asylum merits decisions; 66.0% 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 958 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 F. James, JR. Loprest?

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.