I have interview videos on my iPhone. Can I submit them on a USB drive for EB-1?

Videos can certainly be part of an EB-1 case, for example interviews that demonstrate recognition of your work. The key consideration is not the content itself, but rather how the material is submitted: the accepted media, file format, and the way attachments are organized all follow the official submission instructions, which may vary and be updated.

Before simply copying the videos from your iPhone to a USB drive, confirm in the USCIS official guidelines which media and file formats are accepted for that type of submission. Sending materials on a medium or in a format the agency does not accept can delay or complicate the review.

A few practical steps help in any scenario:

• Make sure the files open without depending on phone-specific applications.
• Verify the videos are not corrupted and have good audio and image quality.
• Organize and label each file clearly, indicating which piece of evidence it supports.
• Keep a backup copy of everything you submit.

Since submission rules can change, the safest approach is to check the updated instructions from the official source or seek guidance from a specialist before assembling your materials.

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