The visas have regressed since the issuance of the March and April visa bulletins for the EB2 preference. The number use in the Employment Second preference category increased dramatically during February, and has continued to do so during March. Current indications are that this pattern would continue if no action were taken. Therefore, effective Friday, March 23, 2012 it has been necessary to retrogress the China and India Employment Second preference cut-off date to August 15, 2007. This action is being taken in an effort to ensure the continued availability of Employment Second preference numbers for countries other than China and India who have not yet reached their annual limit. Numbers will once again be available for China and India Employment Second preference cases beginning October 1, 2012 under their FY-2013 annual numerical limitation.