Kick that Consular's Azz when he comes outta embassy building. If I were you, I would've done same.

Well, they might have to check whether ur husband holds valid H1 or not. And, as you know, H1 is issued by US government. So, they might have kept all your  documents to match the records with DHS over here. It's a federal job. It takes time.

You guys should've given a little time on this matter before leaving US. Always remember, PRECAUTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!

Well, I'm surprised that you didn't tell anything to the consular about the problems you mentioned above! You better take another appointment ASAP and lay it on him/her everything. Otherwise, U GUYS ARE SCREWED!