1. Is fingerprinting required for EAD application (paper filing)?
-No if your EAD is based on EB I-485. The officer who answered the phone mislead you.
2. My EAD will be expired on 08/21/10. Is there any way I can expendiate the process if fingerprinting is really needed?
-If your EAD is pending for > 90 days, just visit the USCIS local office and they will push USCIS to approve your case in a few days.
Thanks