She said the only option I have left is just to wait to hear from AAO. One thing I would appreciate about IO is she was very patient and she tried to understand my case fully. I thought it would be very helpful because I can talk to IO face to face and explain my situation in detail. USCIS can increase filling fees which they are thinking of doing to handle the current log jam they have, so I think we stick to and follow IV core.Ģ010 Jennifer Lopez#39 s #39 On The Floor Reducing jam in USCIS is not a simple issue.By decreasing the number of I-485 filing the amount of time cannot be accuratly estimated that would take it to clear a case. If we are fighting for something nice, why not fight and say that we need everyone to be able to file I-485 like it was earlier. people with I-140 approved for x years can file I-485 and so on. People here want to get things done faster and relief for everyone.Īccording to your statement. Please understand that I whole heartedly support the "AOS without current PD" provision it's just that it would be wise to be ready with some alternatives should the need arise. (d) If the alien has been on H1 for Y years (c) If an Labor has been approved for X years Again this has the advantage of a more controlled entry via the Visa Bulletin, but at least it'll start clearing the queue and people can get their EAD, FBI name check, while waiting for the visa numbers to be available.
For example, assuming N = 2 years, India EB3 with PD 5/11/03 and India EB2 01/08/05 can file. (b) Ability to file I-485 if the PD is within N years of the published PD in the Visa Bulletin. The advantage of this provision is that this will sound familiar with an already existing law and will let the floodgates to AOS slowly and in a more controlled manner. (a) Ability to file I-485 if the I-140 has been approved for X years, or if the I-140 has been pending for Y years (this is similar the provision of the ability to file H1 extensions beyond 6 years if a labor is pending). The law makers themselves may have a perception of this provision "creating a log jam at the AOS stage", not unlike the (mis)perception of some of IV members themselves! I do not know where we stand on the likelihood of this provision getting passed by Feb 15th, but I do know that the Core group must be trying their best to get some provisions along these lines.īut just in case the "AOS without current PD" is seen as too big a change by the law makers or its sponsors in the undustry, I think it might be worthwhile to consider some of its watered-down alternatives. David Flood, Choirmaster/Organist at Canterbury Cathedral.Įach summer during the weeklong Elgin Children's Chorus Camp, 180 children come together to refine the art of vocal performance.I understand this topic has been discussed ad nauseam, so I'm not raising this issue per se. In addition to commissioning and premiering "Life is a Song" (Boosey & Hawkes) by Nick Page, we have worked in private clinics with Alice Parker, Chanticleer, Nick Page, KITKA, Western Wind, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, Henry Leck, and Dr. From taking the stage with Donny Osmond in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to leading 36, 000 Cub fans in "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" at Wrigley Field, (with over 16 million viewers and listeners worldwide) we have fostered great memories through singing. The Chorus has also enjoyed performing in Germany, New York City at Carnegie Hall, and in Canterbury Cathedral and Westminster Central Hall. In addition to our own major concerts each year, we perform regularly with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Heartland Voices. Our music making has a profound impact on our members and our audience. The chorus is dedicated to excellence and to fostering a positive relationship with the world around us. The four choirs in the organization afford membership to singers with a great variety of abilities and provide challenges and skills-development at stages from beginner to highly refined. The Elgin Children's Chorus celebrated their 18th season with the release of Christmastide Carols Live, an awesome collection of carols showcasing the chorus' splendid artistry.