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>> reporter: "the gang," she says, "they wanted to steal me." her attorney says if cindy madrid loses her case and is sent back to el salvador that is not an overstatement. >> it could be death. they had very serious problems with gang violence. they had no protection by the police, as well. so, we're not expecting anything good if she is returned back home. >> reporter: allison 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. so, how long does this asylum hearing p...

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...