Once your application is submitted it takes a couple of days before you get a conditional approval. Which means you can then schedule an interview. Interview slots are first come first sign up. The chances of it all happening before Wednesday is slim.
As for the residency:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...f-residence%3F
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...y-interview%3F
For the countries visited list all non transit countries.