Apple’s iPad Developer Center  (login required) has begun accepting iPad app submissions ahead of the formal launch of the iPad App Store.
pple is pushing developers to submit their apps by March 27 in order to take part in the iPad App Store grand opening, which we all assume will take place on April 3.
In the e-mail sent to developers, Apple invites app submissions for an initial review of their readiness for the iPad.

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Here is the message

iPad will begin shipping soon and your opportunity to be part of the grand opening of the iPad App Store starts today. Submit your iPad app now for an initial review by the App Review Team and receive feedback on its readiness for the grand opening.

Submit Your App by March 27.

- Build and test your iPad app using iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 5 available on the iPhone Dev Center. Only iPad apps built with iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 5 will be accepted for this initial review.

- Upload your distribution signed app through iTunes Connect by Saturday, March 27, 5pm PDT.

- The App Review Team will review your app on iPad and email you details about the readiness of your app.

- You will also receive additional information about submitting your app for final review before iPad ships.

- Only apps submitted for the initial review will be considered for the grand opening of the iPad App Store.