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Mimi Tsankov (MMT): 56.9% Asylum Grant Rate

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code MMT, labeled Mimi Tsankov in the imported lookup. 1,680 asylum merits decisions; 56.9% 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 MMT, labeled Mimi Tsankov in the imported lookup, has 1,680 recorded asylum merits decisions in All available decision history.

The merits grant rate is 56.9%: grants divided by grants plus denials.

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

Metric
Asylum merits grant rate
Value
56.9%
Sample size
1,680
Period
All available decision history
Source
EOIR FOIA case data
Last updated
Oct 4, 2026

These statistics are attributed to EOIR judge code MMT. 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: Mimi Tsankov (MMT): 56.9% Asylum Grant Rate. https://asylumstats.com/judges/mimi-tsankov-mmt. 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
1983 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1984 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1985 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1986 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1987 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1988 1 0 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 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1991 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1992 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1993 0 2 2 0.0%
1994 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1995 0 2 2 0.0%
1996 0 2 2 0.0%
1997 0 3 3 0.0%
1998 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
1999 0 2 2 0.0%
2000 0 3 3 0.0%
2001 0 2 2 0.0%
2002 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2003 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2004 0 1 1 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2005 0 0 0 Too few decisions to report a rate (minimum 2).
2006 7 2 9 77.8%
2007 38 36 74 51.4%
2008 35 52 87 40.2%
2009 42 68 110 38.2%
2010 33 33 66 50.0%
2011 16 41 57 28.1%
2012 19 25 44 43.2%
2013 8 30 38 21.1%
2014 18 32 50 36.0%
2015 34 43 77 44.2%
2016 61 16 77 79.2%
2017 43 55 98 43.9%
2018 7 60 67 10.4%
2019 18 45 63 28.6%
2020 18 75 93 19.4%
2021 26 4 30 86.7%
2022 208 21 229 90.8%
2023 164 17 181 90.6%
2024 137 22 159 86.2%
2025 23 17 40 57.5%
2026 0 8 8 0.0%
Representation breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Represented 924 511 1,435 64.4%
Not represented 32 213 245 13.1%
Custody breakdown
GroupGrantsDenialsMerits decisionsAsylum merits grant rate
Never detained 669 405 1,074 62.3%
Released 243 109 352 69.0%
Detained 44 210 254 17.3%
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 Mimi Tsankov?

These decision records are attributed to EOIR judge code MMT, labeled Mimi Tsankov in the imported lookup. 1,680 asylum merits decisions; 56.9% 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 869 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 Mimi Tsankov?

China; El Salvador; Honduras. 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.