Veggie3

I had a very old ticket - a speeding ticket of about $75 in Montana when I was driving there as a tourist. I paid it in cash the same day, but nearly 30 years later, had no record of it. I could not remember where in the state was I pulled over. As I live in AZ like yourself, the local DMV could not find anything. So I wrote to the Montana DMV, and they sent me a letter that I'm not listed in their system, and that the relevant court would not keep such a record for so many years.
 
I mentioned that ticket (and another one from 2017, for which I had all the required documents) on my N-400 and brought the letter with me (together with 4 folders of documents) to the interview. It never came up, and all the IO asked to see was my DL and GC. 
 
As someone wrote above, YMMV; I think that mentioning the ticket is the right thing to do.
 
Good luck.

I had a very old ticket - a speeding ticket of about $75 in Montana when I was driving there as a tourist. I paid it in cash the same day, but nearly 30 years later, had no record of it. I could not remember where in the state was I pulled over. As I live in AZ like yourself, the local DMV could not find anything. So I wrote to the Montana DMV, and they sent me a letter that I'm not listed in their system, and that the relevant court would not keep such a record for so many years.
 
I mentioned that ticket (and another one from 2017, for which I had all the required documents) on my N-400 and brought the letter with me (together with 4 folders of documents) to the interview. It never came up, and all the IO asked to see was my DL and GC. 
 
As someone wrote above, YMMV; I think that mentioning the ticket is the right thing to do.
 
Good luck.

Well, that's all fine and dandy. Yet we don't have much control over the misdeeds of others, do we? When it comes to updating our status at Social Security, however, we can implement some due diligence. 

Thank you, everyone. Great! Good to know there's an option to update the record without having to issue a new card.

Earlier today I went to the Social Security office and the process was super easy and fast. The official was very nice and chatted with me, so I forgot to hand him the form... but he didn't ask for it. He only asked for my passport and Social Security card and typed info into his computer. I told him that since I have a card with no restriction on it, I don't need a new one. He said no problem, and congratulations for becoming a U.S. citizen. And that was it! 

Social security offices are open to the public. I will stop by in person this coming Friday. Trusting God, I will be able to update my status. I became a US citizen on June 2020. And like you, I was not comfortable with mailing my documents. I will request a new card though. 

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.

Well, that's all fine and dandy. Yet we don't have much control over the misdeeds of others, do we? When it comes to updating our status at Social Security, however, we can implement some due diligence. 

The reason is that the SSN is very sensitive information. I'm sure that for nearly all people there was no problem with USPS delivery. But a tiny chance does exist that it will fall into the wrong hands. Why take that chance if I already have a perfectly valid card with no restriction?

The reason is that the SSN is very sensitive information. I'm sure that for nearly all people there was no problem with USPS delivery. But a tiny chance does exist that it will fall into the wrong hands. Why take that chance if I already have a perfectly valid card with no restriction?

Well, that's all fine and dandy. Yet we don't have much control over the misdeeds of others, do we? When it comes to updating our status at Social Security, however, we can implement some due diligence. 

Thank you, everyone. Great! Good to know there's an option to update the record without having to issue a new card.

The reason is that the SSN is very sensitive information. I'm sure that for nearly all people there was no problem with USPS delivery. But a tiny chance does exist that it will fall into the wrong hands. Why take that chance if I already have a perfectly valid card with no restriction?

Thank you, everyone. Great! Good to know there's an option to update the record without having to issue a new card.

Here it is:
 
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/refund.html
 
 
Good luck!

@nikaero
Yes, I'm also not sure whether my call to their service center did any good. The good news is that I got both my passport card & naturalization certificate yesterday, just 2 days after receiving my passport book.
 
I applied to get a refund on the $60, as it was way beyond 20 business days. But now I'm just relieved that I have all the documents and I'm done with everything.
 
Good luck everyone!!

Yesterday (finally) I got an email that my application was approved, and I should receive my passport book & card on or around January 12.
 
Applied (expedited) - 11/18
"In process" email - 11/24
Approval email - 01/06

To my pleasant surprise, today (01/09) I received my passport book in the mail. It came from Portsmouth, NH. The PP card and NC are yet to arrive. 
 
It feels great!!

Today I completed the citizenship interview and took the oath (in Tucson, AZ). I'm a U.S. citizen!! Below I describe my experience, and hopefully some might find it useful.
 
I arrived 30 minutes before my appointment time, but was allowed in only 20 minutes before that time. I passed airport-like security, checked in with my GC and interview letter, and was told to wait in a seating area. There were only 4-5 people waiting. After about 20 minutes my interviewer called my name. She was very nice and laid back. She took me to an office where she sat across from me behind a plexiglass, and we both had masks on throughout the interview.

The interview lasted about 25 minutes, but that was mainly because the system was slow. She started with verifying my name, address, marital status, job, etc. She asked me how many times have I been abroad, and commented that I have quite a few visits abroad (FYI - I had about a dozen trips abroad, the longest was 43 days. My TOTAL number of days abroad is less than 170 days). I explained that some of the trips were for work, and anyway I like traveling, as you only live once. She smiled and said she agrees with me. After the yes/no questions she moved on to the civics test:

What was the name of the war between the North and the South?
Why did the colonists fight the British?
In what month do we vote for President?
What is the political party of the President?
Name one branch of the government.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?

She asked me to read a sentence and write one on the tablet. They're both super easy.

Afterward she typed on the computer, showed me the changes I reported about the application (a new side gig for a job), and I signed the form on the tablet. She printed out a form that said I was recommended for approval. I asked her if she can guesstimate when my oath will take place. She answered that they'll try to do it now, but the system is slow. She walked me to a nearby hall which had 6 chairs, a podium, the flag, etc. I waited there for more than 30 minutes, and individual applicants dropped in and took the oath. One at the time... Finally the names of another applicant and mine were called, and a USCIS officer took our GC, told us to read carefully our certificates to make sure there are no mistakes, and did the oath. As no family members are allowed in the building, he took a couple of pictures and that's it!

The whole thing took over 90 minutes. I brought 4 folders with documents with me - she only asked for my GC and DL.

The whole process (from application to oath) was completed in 5.5 months - during a pandemic, furloughs, and election year this is nearly a miracle. I'm so relieved to be done with it!

Good luck everyone!!

Today I completed the citizenship interview and took the oath (in Tucson, AZ). I'm a U.S. citizen!! Below I describe my experience, and hopefully some might find it useful.
 
I arrived 30 minutes before my appointment time, but was allowed in only 20 minutes before that time. I passed airport-like security, checked in with my GC and interview letter, and was told to wait in a seating area. There were only 4-5 people waiting. After about 20 minutes my interviewer called my name. She was very nice and laid back. She took me to an office where she sat across from me behind a plexiglass, and we both had masks on throughout the interview.

The interview lasted about 25 minutes, but that was mainly because the system was slow. She started with verifying my name, address, marital status, job, etc. She asked me how many times have I been abroad, and commented that I have quite a few visits abroad (FYI - I had about a dozen trips abroad, the longest was 43 days. My TOTAL number of days abroad is less than 170 days). I explained that some of the trips were for work, and anyway I like traveling, as you only live once. She smiled and said she agrees with me. After the yes/no questions she moved on to the civics test:

What was the name of the war between the North and the South?
Why did the colonists fight the British?
In what month do we vote for President?
What is the political party of the President?
Name one branch of the government.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?

She asked me to read a sentence and write one on the tablet. They're both super easy.

Afterward she typed on the computer, showed me the changes I reported about the application (a new side gig for a job), and I signed the form on the tablet. She printed out a form that said I was recommended for approval. I asked her if she can guesstimate when my oath will take place. She answered that they'll try to do it now, but the system is slow. She walked me to a nearby hall which had 6 chairs, a podium, the flag, etc. I waited there for more than 30 minutes, and individual applicants dropped in and took the oath. One at the time... Finally the names of another applicant and mine were called, and a USCIS officer took our GC, told us to read carefully our certificates to make sure there are no mistakes, and did the oath. As no family members are allowed in the building, he took a couple of pictures and that's it!

The whole thing took over 90 minutes. I brought 4 folders with documents with me - she only asked for my GC and DL.

The whole process (from application to oath) was completed in 5.5 months - during a pandemic, furloughs, and election year this is nearly a miracle. I'm so relieved to be done with it!

Good luck everyone!!

You don't have to report visits abroad of less than 24 hours on the N-400.
 
You can use bank statements before that date, which show you were in the US in the days leading to the departure. I had such a visit to Mexico in 2019 and that's what I brought with me to the interview (but wasn't asked about it anyway).

@Queenofswords - thank you for sharing your story. I don't think, however, that your assertion is conclusive.
 
I'm also a university professor, but unlike you, I'm self petitioned (National Interest Waiver category, which still belongs to EB). I applied in the last week of May 2020, got a reuse notice in mid-September, and my interview will take place in mid-Nov. (5.5 months after my PD). In other forums I've seen many employment-based applicants who received a reuse notice as well. 
 
It's very difficult to predict USCIS mode of operation, but I'd say the decision whether to reuse or not has to do with the field office, and the applicant's personal history.

@Queenofswords - thank you for sharing your story. I don't think, however, that your assertion is conclusive.
 
I'm also a university professor, but unlike you, I'm self petitioned (National Interest Waiver category, which still belongs to EB). I applied in the last week of May 2020, got a reuse notice in mid-September, and my interview will take place in mid-Nov. (5.5 months after my PD). In other forums I've seen many employment-based applicants who received a reuse notice as well. 
 
It's very difficult to predict USCIS mode of operation, but I'd say the decision whether to reuse or not has to do with the field office, and the applicant's personal history.

Hi all,
 
I applied in late May 2020, got a biometrics reuse on Sep. 14, and now received my interview letter for mid-November.
 
FO: Tucson, AZ.

Hi all,
 
I applied in late May 2020, got a biometrics reuse on Sep. 14, and now received my interview letter for mid-November.
 
FO: Tucson, AZ.