Hi
Some good news on the forward movement on the EB3 skilled labor category to Jun 1 2002 in the upcoming May bulletin, though it doesn't move as fast it is expected and some good predictions on forward movement for now.
Following are the excerpts from murthy.com site
EB3 Retrogression Expected to Continue
The Employment-Based Third Preference Other Worker (EB3 - OW) category for semi-skilled and unskilled workers is likely to continue to retrogress further since demand in this category is apt to increase. The number of immigrant visas available will be reduced from 10,000 to only 5,000 due to usage under NACARA.
There is better news on the EB3 Skilled / Professional Worker category, which is more relevant for most MurthyDotCom and MURTHYBULLETIN readers. The EB3 is for those in positions where the job duties require a minimum of either a bachelor's degree or at least two years of experience. This category, which experienced retrogression starting on January 1, 2005 for persons from India, mainland China, and the Philippines, should continue to see forward movement in the priority dates.
Mr. Oppenheim shared in advance that the May 2005 Visa Bulletin is expected to show that persons who have priority dates before June 1, 2002, will be able to file an I-485 application to adjust status or pursue consular processing beginning May 1, 2005. The DOS is working carefully to try to prevent any further EB3 retrogressions for now.
For further reference:
http://www.murthy.com/bulletin.html