{"id":3766,"date":"2023-08-08T22:37:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T22:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asisvisa.com\/?p=3766"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:51:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:51:18","slug":"el-reloj-de-asilo-politico-en-estados-unidos-todo-lo-que-debes-saber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asisvisa.com\/en\/el-reloj-de-asilo-politico-en-estados-unidos-todo-lo-que-debes-saber\/","title":{"rendered":"The Political Asylum Clock in the United States: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Political asylum represents a vital opportunity for those fleeing persecution and violence in their home countries. But what is the Asylum Clock and how can it affect your process? Below, we offer relevant information and tips to keep your clock ticking and protect your chances of obtaining political asylum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


What is the Asylum Clock?<\/strong>
The Asylum Clock is a crucial tool for asylum seekers in the United States. It is used to count the days that have passed since you filed your asylum application. This timeframe is critical, as it determines how long you must wait before applying for certain immigration benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Application for a Work Permit:<\/strong>
When your Asylum Clock reaches 150 days, you have the opportunity to apply for a Work Permit, which will allow you to work legally in the country while you await a final decision on your asylum. It's important to note that, under normal circumstances, the process for obtaining a work permit takes up to 180 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


How to Check the Asylum Clock?<\/strong>
Tracking your Asylum Clock is essential to stay on top of deadlines and necessary actions throughout the process. Fortunately, immigrants can check the status of their asylum case online through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Additionally, you can obtain information about your asylum case by contacting
Call +1 (800) 989 71 80 and select option 2 to continue in Spanish. Then, you will need to provide your Alien Number, also known as your A-Number. With this information, you will be able to receive updates and track the progress of your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Take care of your Asylum Clock:<\/strong> Keeping your Asylum Clock moving is crucial to protecting your chances of obtaining political asylum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips to prevent it from stopping:<\/p>\n\n\n\n