Not every asylum office approves cases at the same rate — and where your case is filed can matter

Not every asylum office approves cases at the same rate — and where your case is filed can matter more than most people realize. Historically, San Francisco has had the highest approval rate in the country, with Los Angeles close behind. Chicago and Arlington have also been comparatively strong. ⚖️ New York is the outlier — its asylum office has consistently had one of the lowest approval rates, even though the immigration court there actually performs well. It’s a paradox that catches a lot of people off guard. 📊 Keep in mind that USCIS hasn’t published updated statistics in several years, so these patterns are based on historical data. That said, San Francisco and Los Angeles likely still lead, and New York’s asylum office probably hasn’t changed much. 📍 For help with your asylum case, send the word “CONSULT” to me in a direct message.