Yes, we heard that you can do that. Paul has all of his forms ready, and as soon as we get the bumf from the embassy, he will send off a cover letter saying that he is ready and can attend an interview asap.
I am already back in the states, and staying with my folks. I'd planned on getting an apartment in Seattle so that I don't have to commute much longer, and now it looks like he may be here in time to help find a place!!