Really Confused can someone please explain?

[katie1990 23]

Wheb the processing timeframe for the L.A field office in i-485 cases is 5 months, is that counting the time that NBC receives your petition,or does time start ticking when the case is transfered to the field office? my lawyer said sinse we sent our packet late May,i might be getting an interview October or November ,but i dont understand how. I appreciate any input.

[Thomas and Kristi 17]

Wheb the processing timeframe for the L.A field office in i-485 cases is 5 months, is that counting the time that NBC receives your petition,or does time start ticking when the case is transfered to the field office? my lawyer said sinse we sent our packet late May,i might be getting an interview October or November ,but i dont understand how. I appreciate any input.

The timeframe listed on the processing chart will be from the date it is received. If it says 5 months, that means the field office is currently averaging below the 5 month mark for that type of application (based on the date that office received the application, not the date of initial filing).

I'm looking at the chart right now for L.A. and it's stating they are just now processing cases from February 14, 2012. But, to be fair I've seen cases settled in three months on here, so anything is possible!

Here's the link for your reference. They typically update monthly but I do notice this hasn't been updated since June 30. You can also keep an eye on your case via USCIS website if you have your receipt number. Best of luck!

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do