Murthy talks about unskilled "other worker" , not skilled or professional worker
Murthy Post:
The cut-off date for third preference, unskilled "other workers" will probably retrogress (move backward) in mid-2003.
state dept Visa Bulletin:
Third: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers: 28.6% of the worldwide level, plus any numbers not required by first and second preferences, not more than 10,000 of which to "Other Workers."