Usikufe roho. number yangu ni AF44XXX, and I am waiting for it to become current in Aug-Sep 2008.
Keep in mind that a lot of pple cannot afford the new applicatin fees, and therefore will have to forfeit the opportunities. a family of 4 has to spend about $20 appt fee; $3,600 on paperwork at the embassy; $1000 for medicals; and then $1200 X 4 = $4,800 on airfare.
All these expenses before they even land in US soil. I will not be surprised if a spot for you is still available....remember, when your number is current (usually all #'s after 37000 are current by Aug), it's a mad dash to the consulate so be ready.
Mine is still cooking. I am waiting for the # to be current. I am in the US and will be doing CP in Montreal, Canada