### Question
How does the law define application period?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1324a*, **application period** is defined as:

> the period described in section 1160(a)(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1324a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part VIII-General Penalty Provisions**

