No. 25-842October Term 2025Before Arguments
Tamer S. Wassily, et al., Petitioners v. Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General
from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Case status
- Current stage
- Before Arguments
- Latest event
- Accepted by the Court
- Decision timing
- No window until argument is scheduled.
- What it's about
from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Question presented
Whether noncitizens who were "granted asylum," but whose asylum was later terminated, are eligible for adjustment to LPR status under Section 1159(b) (as the Fifth Circuit held), or are categorically ineligible (as the Second and Fourth Circuits held)?
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit / Accepted by the Court
- Area
Immigration
Timing
Expected by late June 2026, if argued this term
The Court granted review but has not yet scheduled oral argument. Once argued, the median case reaches a decision in 94 days. Nearly all cases are decided by the end of the term in which they are argued.
Briefing
What it's about
The Supreme Court will review whether people who were once granted asylum, but later had that asylum terminated, may still apply for lawful permanent resident status if other statutory requirements are met. The Fifth Circuit said yes, while the Second and Fourth Circuits said no.
Argument
The Court has agreed to hear the case, but oral argument has not been scheduled yet. The dispute centers on whether the phrase "granted asylum" still includes someone whose asylum was later terminated.
Impact
The answer could determine whether some former asylees can still pursue a green card (lawful permanent resident status) or lose that path entirely. For example, someone who won asylum after fleeing persecution but later lost asylum could be treated differently depending on where their case arises.
What is the dispute in Wassily v. Blanche?
The Court will decide whether a person once granted asylum may still apply for lawful permanent resident status after asylum is terminated. The Fifth Circuit said yes; the Second and Fourth Circuits said no.
Who could be affected by this case?
Former asylees whose asylum was later terminated could be directly affected. The decision will decide whether some still have a path to a green card if other requirements are met.
When is the next step in Wassily v. Blanche?
Oral argument has not been scheduled. Watch for the Court to set an argument date or issue another scheduling order.
Grounding
- Grounding
- Primary materials plus reporting.
- Note
- Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Jul 23, 2026
- Method
- Methodology