Judicial Watch
The judicial "clock" (EAD clock or asylum clock) is a tool used by USCIS and the immigration court to track the number of days that have passed since you filed your asylum application (Form I-589).
If 150 days have passed on the "clock," you will be given the opportunity to apply for work authorization. However, if 180 days have passed on the "clock," you are eligible to apply for work authorization on your own. Remember, it's important to distinguish between the 180-day rule and the 150-day rule. You cannot get your work authorization before 180 days, but you can apply for work authorization 30 days before that deadline, which is 150 days after the court receives your Form I-589.
All calendar days, including weekends and holidays, are counted.
It is important to note, however, that this "clock" can be "stopped" and "restarted" at various points, which could result in you needing more than 150 calendar days to apply for work authorization.
If 150 days have passed on the "clock," you will be given the opportunity to apply for work authorization. However, if 180 days have passed on the "clock," you are eligible to apply for work authorization on your own. Remember, it's important to distinguish between the 180-day rule and the 150-day rule. You cannot get your work authorization before 180 days, but you can apply for work authorization 30 days before that deadline, which is 150 days after the court receives your Form I-589.
All calendar days, including weekends and holidays, are counted.
It is important to note, however, that this "clock" can be "stopped" and "restarted" at various points, which could result in you needing more than 150 calendar days to apply for work authorization.