Their general posture is the person is going to immigrate until proven otherwise. There are stories of B-2 applicants getting rejected since you have to prove that your spouse doesn't intend to immigrate, so it's riskier; Your best bet is to call them and explain your situation and see if they accept your logic.
The Visa applications for foreigners are generally done during separate hours from passport and other issues for Americans, so you'll need separate appointments.
See
jerusalem.usconsulate.gov/passport-renewals.html
form DS-11