latest update on visa retrogression? are there visas available?

Answer 1

I know that retrogression is very frustrating. All you can do is check the visa bulletin every month:
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_3100.html

Answer 2

Of course visa would always be available! But it depends on your status and whatever. A little bit of conficts would really give you a hard time on getting a visa.