No. 25-842October Term 2025Before ArgumentsUpdated Sep 3, 2026
Wassily v. Blanche
Tamer S. Wassily v. Todd Blanche, Attorney General
The Court will decide whether a noncitizen whose asylum was later terminated can still seek lawful permanent resident status based on having previously been granted asylum.
Case status
- Current stage
- Before Arguments
- Latest event
- Argument scheduled Nov 30, 2026
- Next
- Oral argument November 30, 2026Decision expected by late June 2027
- What it's about
The Court will decide whether a noncitizen whose asylum was later terminated can still seek lawful permanent resident status based on having previously been granted asylum. The case concerns a split among federal appeals courts over the meaning of 8 U.S.C. § 1159(b).
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 / Argument scheduled Nov 30, 2026
- Area
Immigration
Timing
Expected by late June 2027
Argument is on the calendar for November 30, 2026. Decisions typically follow within about 98 days of argument. Nearly all opinions are released before the term ends in late June or early July 2027.
Briefing
What it's about
The Supreme Court will consider whether people whose asylum was later terminated can still seek lawful permanent resident status. The case concerns a split among federal appeals courts over how to read Section 1159(b).
Argument
Certiorari (the Court's decision to hear the case) has been granted, but oral argument has not yet been scheduled.
Impact
The answer could determine whether a noncitizen with terminated asylum may apply for a green card, if other statutory criteria are met. It could affect people seeking a stable immigration status after losing asylum.
What's next
The next major step is scheduling oral argument or another Court action. No decision window is available yet.
What is at stake in Wassily v. Blanche?
The case concerns whether people whose asylum ended may still apply for lawful permanent resident status under Section 1159(b).
Who could be affected by the Court's decision?
Noncitizens whose asylum was terminated could be affected if they seek a green card and meet other statutory criteria.
When will the Supreme Court hear Wassily v. Blanche?
Oral argument has not yet been scheduled. The Court may next issue a scheduling order or take another procedural step.
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