Immigration judge
Judge Donald Ostrom
Immigration Judge at Chelmsford, MA
EOIR data through Sep 1, 2026 · updated monthly
- 115
- Granted
- 442
- Denied
- 557
- Total Decided
The 2026-09-01 snapshot lists a 20.6% historical asylum grant rate for Donald Ostrom at Chelmsford, MA, based on 115 grants and 442 denials (557 decided outcomes).
The 2026-09-01 EOIR snapshot lists Donald Ostrom with Chelmsford, MA. With an asylum approval rate of 20.6%, this judge is above average compared to the national average. Data sourced from EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review). Historical listings do not by themselves establish a current assignment.
How to Interpret These Judge Statistics
Donald Ostrom is listed with the Chelmsford, MA Immigration Court. The headline asylum grant rate shown here is 20.6% based on granted and denied asylum decisions represented in the current dataset.
Among the largest nationality groups shown for this judge, the table highlights Brazil (194 decided, 19.6% grant rate), Dominican Republic (81 decided, 2.5% grant rate), and Guatemala (74 decided, 37.8% grant rate). Compare these rows with the judge's overall rate because nationality mix can materially change how the headline number should be read.
Grant rate is calculated as granted / (granted + denied). Other procedural outcomes, including terminated, withdrawn, administratively closed, or removed cases, are tracked separately where available and are not treated as asylum grants.
This page is based on public EOIR data last updated 2026-09-01. It is for research and information only, not legal advice.
Read the grant-rate methodology or learn how to read immigration judge statistics.
Nationality Breakdown
| Nationality | Cases | Grant rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 194 | 19.6% |
| Dominican Republic | 81 | 2.5% |
| Guatemala | 74 | 37.8% |
| Ecuador | 34 | 23.5% |
| El Salvador | 29 | 24.1% |
| Honduras | 20 | 0.0% |
| Colombia | 18 | 5.6% |
| Peru | 14 | 0.0% |
Yearly Trends
| Year | Cases | Grant rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 382 | 19.1% |
| 2024 | 172 | 24.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judge Donald Ostrom's asylum grant rate?
Judge Donald Ostrom granted asylum in 20.6% of 557 decided cases (grants plus denials), according to EOIR data.
Does Judge Donald Ostrom grant asylum more or less often than other judges?
The rate (20.6%) is above the 16.6% national rate; the median judge at Chelmsford, MA grants 22.2%. It is a historical average, not a prediction for any one case.
How is this grant rate calculated?
Grants divided by grants plus denials. Terminations, withdrawals and administrative closures are not counted.