Latest Data: FY2026 Q3
I-5891 Statistics
Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
Pending Backlog
1,392,782
Quarterly Receipts
20,159
Completions
47,654
Approval Rate
3.4%
Approved Cases
1,620
Denied Cases
18,779
Median Processing
N/A
Form Subtype Breakdown
| Subtype / Category | Receipts | Approved | Denied | Pending | Median (Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal | 20,159 | 1,620 | 18,779 | 1,392,782 | 0 |
Historical Volume Trend
Receipts vs Completions
Receipts
Completions
Data Source & Methodology
The statistics above are derived directly from the official USCIS "All USCIS Application and Petition Form Types" quarterly reports. These figures represent national, service-wide aggregates across all USCIS service centers and field offices. Receipts indicate new applications filed during the quarter. Completions include approvals, denials, and rejections. Pending is the total backlog at the end of the quarter.
Original Source: USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data (Quarterly Open Data)
Last updated: 10/23/2026