How to get H1b Dropbox non-emergency appointment in December 2022 in India?

I need to travel to India in December (non-emergency) and will need to get my H1b stamp but as per the CGI website, "Appointment slots in October 2022 and later are just place holder appointments that will enable you to submit an expedited appointment request. We will cancel these place holder appointments at a later date"

So, looks like October 2022 - December 2022 period is only meant for emergency appointments. Does that mean I have to book an appointment prior to October 2022 or after January 2023?