The percentage of approval of cases of Russians in the United States in 2022 reached 88%

In the ranking of the success of immigration cases, citizens of the Russian Federation took second place, sharing this position with Cameroon and losing only to immigrants from Eritrea. Their cases were approved in 89% of cases. Such information was published by Syracuse University, which has been collecting data on the activities of the US federal government for many years.

Here is the main published study:

— In 2022, immigration courts ruled on 51,607 decisions, more than close to 2021 numbers.

— The number of applicants granted asylum has previously reached a historical record of 23,686.

— The chances of a close case without legal support of a country report are 18%, while with the help of a lawyer it is 49%.

Mexico remains the country with the largest number of asylum seekers. At the same time, in 2022, the number of applicants from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador increased significantly. Their share has reached 50% of the total immigration flow in the United States.