EAD Renewal and Job Offer

[Matisyahu 8]

So I am in the 180-day window of EAD/AP Renewal and currently processing with an employer. I have passed the requirements and the interview and am pending background check for the permanent job offer. My EAD/AP expires in late August and the local office seems really far behind for AOS interviews.  I would like to apply now so that I can be a little secure in case the interview is delayed beyond the expiration of my EAD/AP. I was going to attach an email from HR congratulating me for passing the interview. Would that expedite my EAD/AP renewal application?

 

Here is my Checklist: 

• "Tear-off portion" sheet with 3 barcodes from previous EAD approval attached to the front of my packet(Photocopy)

• EAD/AP Renewal Cover Letter with an explanation for the renewal.
• G-1145 EAD
• G-1145 AP
• Copy of EAD/AP Combo Obverse and Reverse
• 2 passport photo's (Name and Alien Number written on back)
• Photocopy of i-797c for my i-485
• Photocopy of i-797c biometrics appointment notice
• Electronic I-94 

And then as a side note, to my knowledge-- since I'm (c)(9), I don't need to pay a filing fee. The address would be:

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

For U.S. Postal Service:

USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

For Express mail and courier deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn-3^rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

 

Am I missing something? Please critique my checklist.

 

[Matisyahu 8]

Also, the Form I-765 has an expiration date of 2/28. Is there a new one released by USCIS?