OK OK! So USCIS is not giving interim EAD's? For what I read on thier website they can give you and interim EAD as long as you sent (or get, but I am not sure which one it is ) your packet ABOUT 120 days prior to your current EAD expiration date. Here is the language from the USCIS site:

"You should submit your renewal request about 120 days (4 months) before your current period of deferred action will expire. If you submit your request more than 150 days (5 months) before your current period expires, USCIS may reject it and return it to you with instructions to resubmit it closer to the expiration date.
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Notice the about language and it also says this:

"Note: If USCIS is unexpectedly delayed in processing your renewal request, we may provide deferred action and employment authorization for a short period of time until we finish processing your request. We may do this if you filed your request at least 120 days before your current period of deferred action and employment authorization expire.
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