What is an “asylum clock”?
An “asylum clock” is a term used to refer to the clock that starts ticking for an asylum applicant as soon as they file their application with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The clock measures the amount of time a person has to wait before they have a chance to get a response from USCIS regarding their asylum application. In particular, asylum applicants in California must wait at least 150 days before USCIS will review their application, and during that time the clock keeps ticking. This clock is important to keep in mind as any asylum applicant who has not received a response after 150 days faces the risk of deportation because they will no longer be eligible for asylum. Therefore, it is important for asylum applicants in California to make sure that their applications are filed in a timely manner so that they can get a response from USCIS as soon as possible and avoid any negative consequences due to the asylum clock.
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