“It is odd that people don't know the policies of INS”
Yes, you are right that it is odd (perhaps sad too) that people don’t know the policies of INS. But, INS like any other govt. agency always make their own policy, and sometime they even repeal (cancel) those policies back.
“Does INS require you to change your name on the natualization document if you get married?”
No. But if your name has changed legally, either because of marriage or by court order, then you need to tell them about it if you DO want to have Naturalization Certificate in new name. For that, you would need to mention your new name on Form N-565 (Application for Replacement Naturalization Citizenship Document). But, changing a name on INS document is not necessary; so long you have a court order with you all the times about having changed your name.
“does INS ever require you to update your picture on the Natualiztion document?”
No. But you can do so if you REALLY want to. For that, you would need to file the same form mentioned above. But don’t forget that it will cost you money, time (very long-a year or more) and efforts in doing so.
“if this paper is used for identification why does INS never require an update on the photo like a driver's license”
Naturalization Certificate is not used for Identification purpose alone unlike other IDs; instead it is mainly used to identify a immigration status of a person. Driver License, passport and other documents are used primarily for Identification purpose.
“Thanks for your knowledge regarding this Johnny Cash”
My pleasure, Ma’am. I assume you are originally from Germany. Have you gone there since you came here? Germany is now a beautiful country. I go there every year. Hope you had a great time on your cruise trip. But wondering where did you go on cruise and how come you were not asked for passport or other INS document upon return, unless there is something I’m missing?
By the way, I personally don't consider a person a "senior" if such person was a child in 1961. For me to consider a person as a senior, such person must be a child in 1940 or before that. It's just my opinion. However, so long a person remains young in heart, s/he could never be called-"senior".
