Is there a telegram group for B1/B2 visa?

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Are visa appointments even available for B1/B2 visa?

only drop box is available for renewal of b1 b2 visa. no mew b1 b2 till june 22

in their webinar us consular clearly mentioned no new b1 b2 till june. only dropbox for renewals. They r focusing on F1 visa in dec , jan ( new ones) , drop boxes for h1, l1 jan - may & few new slots

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