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Jason Smith
Los Fresnos (PEP) · Los Fresnos
Jason Smith is listed with Los Fresnos (PEP). The database records 40 asylum outcomes: 6 approved, 34 denied, and 0 other outcomes. Historical statistics are informational and cannot predict an individual case.
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
Official biography
Jason R. Smith was appointed as a temporary immigration judge to begin hearing cases in October 2025. Judge Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1998 from Park University, a Juris Doctorate in 2001 from St. Louis University School of Law, and a Master of Laws in 2011 from the George Washington University Law School. From 2021 to 2025, he served as a litigation attorney at Defense Health Agency in Falls Church, Virginia. From 2015 to 2021, he served as a senior litigation attorney at Air Force Commercial Litigation Branch, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. From 2012 to 2015, he served as a program attorney at Space and Missile Systems Center, El Segundo, California. From 2011 to 2012, he served as a litigation attorney at Air Force Commercial Litigation Branch, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. From 2008 to 2010, he served as an Accident Investigation Board legal advisor and aviation attorney at the Air Force Tort and Litigation Branch, Arlington, Virginia. From 2002 to 2008, he served as an assistant staff judge advocate at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, and Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Judge Smith is a member of the Missouri Bar.
Education: Judge Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1998 from Park University, a Juris Doctorate in 2001 from St.
Bar admission: Judge Smith is a member of the Missouri 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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