EAD processing switching categories

[krazy-techie]

Hi,

My current EAD in C26 category will be expiring in couple of months (September'21). Meanwhile, my spouse's employer field for I-485 for us and EAD for me (I765 application based on C9 category) in March. I have received the receipt notices but biometric appointment is not yet scheduled.

If my I765 application (C9) does not get approved by Sept'21 when my current EAD (c26) expires, I will not be able to work. I am still awaiting biometrics to be done after which I can request for an expedited request.

Few questions I have are:
(1) How much time is it taking currently to get the biometrics done (my form submitted to National Benefits Center (NBC)).
(2) Does the automatic 180 day extension apply in this case, given I'm switching from C26 to C9 categories
(3) Are there other ways to be eligible to work during this transition.

Thanks

[jatin.parmar]

I have the same situation. EAD C26 expiring in Sept. I got my biometrics done last month for my I-485 based EAD application. Have the receipt notice, but no idea when it will get approved.
I was not aware about expedited request. Can you please tell me about it?

[krazy-techie]

It seems there is a way to request USCIS to expediate request if the end date on EAD is soon and you do not have the renewal approved yet.