fingerprinting for EAD is required but not for AP. the ones who got it before fingerprinting have most likely fallen into favorable cracks and got their EAD.Is fingerprinting required for EAD & AP approval? I've noticed that some folks have recieved their EAD before they even appeared for their fingerprinting appointment. Let me know if this is true.
I got my EAD before FP. FP is not required on the first EAD but will show up on renewal.