My EAD package was not returned. The EAD package I sent included everything minus the I-797 for AOS. To my surprise, I received 3 I-797C notices. The first I-797 states the I-765 renewal was received by the office and is in process. It also states that if I timely filed my EAD for renewal, the renewal is under a category that's eligible for 180-day extension, and if I don't receive my EAD before it expires, then the I-797C is proof for the employer that my EAD is automatically extended for up to 180 days after the expiration printed on my combo card. The 2nd I-797 gives me an online access code (expires 90 days from the receipt date of the I-797) to give me access to an account that USCIS has created for me. The 3rd I-797 states that USCIS is able to reuse my previous biometrics data and it's not necessary for me to appear for another biometrics appointment.
I recently sent in the AP application with the above mentioned requirements and yesterday I received a text message stating they have received it. Hope this helps.
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