MrKo

No.  I didn't have to mail anything.  They just immediately invalidated the old passport.  They closed the online option for August a few days after I applied, but they say they are going to ask for more volunteers this month.  As I said, I received my new passport 23 days after submitting the online application.  I paid for expedited processing and 1-2 day Express shipping (which they did).  

So 5 weeks after I have received my passport and passport card, my certificate FINALLY came back today!!!!!! I literally already gave up. My USPS informed delivery shows there's a mail piece that does not have an image, and it comes back in a big envelope. It's FINALLY OVER!!!!!😝 

The SS office has now reopened to the public! I just walked in and got mine updated (finally). I waited in the line outside for a while but once I was let in the process was very quick and pleasant. I specifically asked them not to send me a new card since I already had the unrestricted card. Like others said, you do need to fill out the SS-5 form.
 
I first tried to use my passport card, but they asked if I had a passport book. I was curious why and they explained that because they just reopened their offices, it's a much more familiar process when using passport books. So I gave them my book and they updated my records. So just a quick reminder, if you're able to walk-in and get this done in person, just bring your passport book for faster processing.

The SS office has now reopened to the public! I just walked in and got mine updated (finally). I waited in the line outside for a while but once I was let in the process was very quick and pleasant. I specifically asked them not to send me a new card since I already had the unrestricted card. Like others said, you do need to fill out the SS-5 form.
 
I first tried to use my passport card, but they asked if I had a passport book. I was curious why and they explained that because they just reopened their offices, it's a much more familiar process when using passport books. So I gave them my book and they updated my records. So just a quick reminder, if you're able to walk-in and get this done in person, just bring your passport book for faster processing.

SS-5 is required. It's to update the record too not just for the card.

Thanks for the clarification.
 
In terms of I-485, what I read is that the information forwarding/transferring between the two agencies ONLY happens when an applicant has actually applied (on the new Form I-485) for an SSN or replacement SS card. No automatic information forwarding/transferring takes place if the applicant does not apply for the card on his/her Form I-485.
 
I checked your note link (awesome work btw!). The FB user Ellen's experience with the SS agent updating her info over the phone sounds interesting, but it's not standard practice, at least not in line with all the published rules and policies. As for what she shared, "According to SS Agent, 2 weeks AFTER Naturalization Ceremony data should’ve been updated since USCIS forwards to SS Office the list of who were naturalized." I highly believe that either she or the SS agent got confused. I think what really happens is that 2 weeks after naturalization, data should have been updated in the USCIS SAVE system, so that the SS office will be able to verify your citizenship information when you go and request to update your records.

I cannot find any source saying that the citizenship update at the SS office happens automatically. Everywhere I read says you have to go through a manual process to get it updated. Am I missing something?

I cannot find any source saying that the citizenship update at the SS office happens automatically. Everywhere I read says you have to go through a manual process to get it updated. Am I missing something?

According to ID.me's own Biometric Data Consent And Policy, "ID.me stores and uses your Biometric Data as long as you have an active account with ID.me and are using the Services. After you close your account or stop using the Services, we may retain your Biometric Data for up to seven and a half years to comply with legal, contractual, fraud prevention and policy obligations, except where applicable law provides for a shorter period..."

I read this article yesterday:
 
 

There's a fresh update to this, according to Bloomberg, Treasury and the IRS are looking into alternatives to ID.me! 👍 
 

There's a fresh update to this, according to Bloomberg, Treasury and the IRS are looking into alternatives to ID.me! 👍 
 

There's a fresh update to this, according to Bloomberg, Treasury and the IRS are looking into alternatives to ID.me! 👍 
 

There's a fresh update to this, according to Bloomberg, Treasury and the IRS are looking into alternatives to ID.me! 👍 
 

There's a fresh update to this, according to Bloomberg, Treasury and the IRS are looking into alternatives to ID.me! 👍 
 

There's a fresh update to this, according to Bloomberg, Treasury and the IRS are looking into alternatives to ID.me! 👍 
 

So 5 weeks after I have received my passport and passport card, my certificate FINALLY came back today!!!!!! I literally already gave up. My USPS informed delivery shows there's a mail piece that does not have an image, and it comes back in a big envelope. It's FINALLY OVER!!!!!😝 

Good thing that more media is taking an interest in this issue
 
ID.me Lied About the Facial Recognition Tool it Sold to the IRS (Fight For The Future)
The IRS Needs to Stop Using ID.me's Face Recognition, Privacy Experts Warn (Gizmodo)
ID.me CEO backtracks on claims company doesn't use powerful facial recognition tech (Cyberscoop)
IRS wants to scan your face (The Washington Post)
 

Good thing that more media is taking an interest in this issue
 
ID.me Lied About the Facial Recognition Tool it Sold to the IRS (Fight For The Future)
The IRS Needs to Stop Using ID.me's Face Recognition, Privacy Experts Warn (Gizmodo)
ID.me CEO backtracks on claims company doesn't use powerful facial recognition tech (Cyberscoop)
IRS wants to scan your face (The Washington Post)
 

Good thing that more media is taking an interest in this issue
 
ID.me Lied About the Facial Recognition Tool it Sold to the IRS (Fight For The Future)
The IRS Needs to Stop Using ID.me's Face Recognition, Privacy Experts Warn (Gizmodo)
ID.me CEO backtracks on claims company doesn't use powerful facial recognition tech (Cyberscoop)
IRS wants to scan your face (The Washington Post)
 

So 5 weeks after I have received my passport and passport card, my certificate FINALLY came back today!!!!!! I literally already gave up. My USPS informed delivery shows there's a mail piece that does not have an image, and it comes back in a big envelope. It's FINALLY OVER!!!!!😝 

I read this article yesterday:
 
 

I read this article yesterday:
 
 

According to ID.me's own Biometric Data Consent And Policy, "ID.me stores and uses your Biometric Data as long as you have an active account with ID.me and are using the Services. After you close your account or stop using the Services, we may retain your Biometric Data for up to seven and a half years to comply with legal, contractual, fraud prevention and policy obligations, except where applicable law provides for a shorter period..."

I read this article yesterday: