James R. Holden

Jena (JNA) · Jena, LA

James R. Holden is listed with Jena (JNA). The database records 110 asylum outcomes: 2 approved, 108 denied, and 0 other outcomes. Historical statistics are informational and cannot predict an individual case.

Decision approval rate1.8%Approved ÷（Approved + Denied）

Approved share of all outcomes1.8%Approved ÷ all outcomes

Asylum decisions1102 / 108 / 0

Approved / denied2 / 108 / 0Database records only

Yearly changes

Yearly asylum decision trend

Applicant origin

Asylum decisions by fiscal year and nationality

Each row shows fiscal year, nationality, valid decisions, and approval rate.

Official appointment record

Judge background and appointment

Appointment dateOctober 2025

Appointed courtIndianapolis Immigration Court

Appointment typeTemporary Immigration Judge

Official biography

James R. Holden was appointed as a temporary immigration judge to begin hearing cases in October 2025. Judge Holden earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1997 from Indiana University, a Juris Doctorate in 2001 from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, and a Master of Strategic Studies in 2023 from the U.S. Army War College. From 2018 to 2025, he served as an administrative judge for the Department of Agriculture in Indianapolis. From 2014 and 2017, he served on active duty as a judge advocate for the U.S. Army in various locations. From 2007 to 2014, he served as chief deputy and general counsel in the Office of the Indiana State Treasurer, Indianapolis. Judge Holden was commissioned as a judge advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve in 2004. He transferred to the Indiana Army National Guard in 2013 where he currently holds the rank of lieutenant colonel. Judge Holden is a member of the Indiana State Bar.

Education: Judge Holden earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1997 from Indiana University, a Juris Doctorate in 2001 from the Indiana University Robert H.

Bar admission: Judge Holden is a member of the Indiana State Bar.

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How to read approval rates

Decision approval rateis approved ÷ (approved + denied). Blue “Other” is shown separately and includes identifiable withholding/CAT protection, cancellation or adjustment, voluntary departure, withdrawal, termination, dismissal, and administrative closure; it is excluded from the rate denominator.Approved share of all outcomesuses approved, denied, and other outcomes in the denominator.

With small samples, a few cases can move the percentage sharply. The page flags samples below 50 and below 200 decisions.

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