@supersixnine: You got it totally wrong. I am not sure about your sources. You can apply for H1B visa interview ( 1st or 2nd) from any US embassy or US consulate that provide visa services. Please check State website. Also I called them and confirmed it
I got my first stamping from US Consulate Sydney on Nov 2012.
Only reason home country is recommended is if you get stuck with Administrative Process or something else, you don't need to worry about maintaining your status in your home country.
@nepalichoro2012: prepare necessary documents ( google it). I guess it does not matter whether u apply single or with your wife. Since you are full time employee ( i guess not any desi company), you should be fine.
Congratulations and best of luck