I honestly wasn't going to comment on your list when I first saw it, but then I came back to see Simon's comment and your response about trying to make yours a 'shortlist' of what already exists. So how is this a short list, considering you've clearly stated you've added more to it? Am I missing something in my interpretation?
As a matter of fact, are you aware of how easily your 'shortlist' could possibly end up misleading some students processing AOS? You've gone ahead and listed optional forms like they are required and you're hoping people could be directed to the list. Forms I-131 and I-765 are completely optional. Personally, I wouldn't even encourage anyone on a non-dual intent visa to apply for an AOS based EAD card (same with the AP card) unless the applicant thinks it is absolutely necessary. Are you aware, for instance, if someone on a F1 visa uses an AOS EAD card to take up authorized employment, and for some reason isn't able to complete the AOS process before the end of the FY, the person cannot revert back to their previous F1 status and they can no longer continue with that job? Also, using an AP card to travel during the process automatically puts the user in what is known as adjustment pending status, the user is no longer in whatever visa status they were prior to traveling out.
Considering the fact that the AP/EAD card processing takes about 3 months, typically the same time it takes to get the GC, most DV based AOSers have come to realize those cards were not even necessary to start with. In addition, we had reports of a few cases that got delayed because their FO was waiting for NBC to send over their file containing information about these benefits that they've applied for. My take, unless someone knows they're most likely going to be traveling out of the U.S. following the submission of their petition (something I wouldn't even do unless it's a matter of life and death, or strictly work related), the AP card isn't going to serve any good purpose.
