Yes, it is different this time around. I do remember freaking out a little in 2014, but got renewed about a month before my EAD expired. This renewal I'm now down to exactly 14 days until I expire. I've mentally prepared myself for the likelihood that I may lose my job, health insurance, driver's license, and the house that I was in the process of buying.

All I can do is pray that doesn't come to fruition...