Checking my renewal once, twice etc..

Just to make sure as I send in my renewal packet (exp at the end of Nov)

1. 821D form (for renewal)
2. EAD renewal form
3. EAD worksheet
4. Check for $495 made out to US Dept of Homeland Security
5. Copy of my EAD (front and back)
6. G1145 form, for text/email notifications
...

Thoughts on Passport photos? Is it OK to skip this?

Pls lmk if you think I am missing something
Thank you guys!

renewal pretty much has nothing on it. very simple with very minimum information. no need of pictures. as long you correctly filled in basic info you are good to go. I hav been doing it my self and every time after finishing up my application I just take pervious copy and compare with it and thats it. I always save multiple electronic copies as well as 1 hard copy.

I include a cover letter and passport photos.

yeah... I've never done that and haven't had an issue. Sent my 5th renewal back in May.

You don't need a cover letter for something this simple. Photos they'll just reuse the ones from biometrics.

I noticed there's a new question on form i-765. It asks if you entered the U.S lawfully through a U.S port of entry and if yes, you MUST provide evidence.

which question exactly?

i didnt submit those and was approved 3 weeks post delivery