The form instructions do say to include passport-style photographs. I'll just note that for my first C9 EAD renewal (filed Dec. 2018 and approved Sep. 2019) I didn't include them and I had no issues. I recently filed my second C9 renewal (filed July 2020) without them and the lockbox accepted the filing and sent me the 2 receipt notices. In both experiences they sent me a "Biometric Reuse" notice: "U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received your form and is currently processing your application, petition, or request. This notice informs you that USCIS is able to reuse your previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics. USCIS will run the same security checks and use your biometric data as in the past, however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics appointment."
Below are examples of the optional cover letters:
Hi HRQX, I wanna ask a few questions regarding the EAD renewal.
1. about how long you got the NOA from the USCIS after you sent the renewal?
2. in which way you sent your renewal? I’m asking since I sent mine actually more than a week ago via USPS priority express, it’s supposed to be sent 1-2 business days only, but it’s still not there. I called the USPS and they have no clues where my package is at, I’m so worried..In this case, should I just resend my renewal with FedEx with a cover letter explaining what happened with USPS and I can avoid duplicate filing?
EAD Renewal
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Hi HRQX, I wanna ask a few questions regarding the EAD renewal.
1. about how long you got the NOA from the USCIS after you sent the renewal?
2. in which way you sent your renewal? I’m asking since I sent mine actually more than a week ago via USPS priority express, it’s supposed to be sent 1-2 business days only, but it’s still not there. I called the USPS and they have no clues where my package is at, I’m so worried..In this case, should I just resend my renewal with FedEx with a cover letter explaining what happened with USPS and I can avoid duplicate filing?
Thank you so much for your help..!