Uploading your first app to the app store is a daunting task. I have included some must read links, and notes to help out.

The steps and requirements seem to change over time, so this seems to be correct as of March 2011. For setting your build properties and getting your image sizes correct - read BuildTimeConfiguration.

Complete the following excellent checklist: http://www.idev101.com/code/Distribution/checklist.html

You will need to remove the status bar from your iPhone images. I found this awesome tool called iPhoneScreenshotCropper. (http://www.chrisgummer.com/?p=128)

Make sure you have your build properties, and all your artwork, description, screenshots, icons etc ready and of the correct sizes.

Open the iTunes connect portal in the Apple Development Centre. Add a new application, complete the details, and save your application. A while later the link appeared to upload the binary. When i went to upload the binary, it indicated that I needed to use the Application Loader utility. Start the Loader utility - and upload your compressed app file!

Then wait......

BTW... The app took about 8 days to be approved.