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Sent back to el salvador, that is not an overstatement. >> it could be death. they have very serious problems with gang violence. they have no protection by the police as well. so we're not expecting anything good if she is returned back home. >> reporter: alison jimenez says houston is now her home. >> it is a sunny day when friends stick together. >> reporter: the end. >> finish. >> reporter: but this legal battle is far from finished. >> gary joins us now. it is amazing how english she's learned in a short time. how long could the asylum process take for this family? >> reporter: well, it's...

Good if she is returned back home. >> reporter: alison jimena says houston is now her home. >> it is a sunny day when friends stick together. >> el fin, the end! >> the finish. >> reporter: but this legal battle is far from finished. >> gary joins us now. it's amazing how much english she's learned in a short time. how long could the asylum process take for this family? >> reporter: well, it's a long process, anderson. a typical case like this takes eight to twelve months before a final decision is made. but this might take even longer, and that's because of the partial government shutdown. ma...