Outside US with valid L2 Visa, Can I apply EAD?

[punitw]

Hi

Based in southern california.

My previous EAD while being on L2 expired in June 2014.
After that I got my L2 extension for 2 years and along with that I got I-94 for 2 years.
After that I traveled to India.

1. Now being in India, can I apply for EAD?
2. Do they mandatory call for Biometrics? Is there a way to escape Biometrics?

Thanks