Is it normal to submit videos on a USB drive for the EB-1A?

That is not the usual way to present evidence in an EB-1A petition. What decides the case is the quality of the evidence of extraordinary ability and achievements, but the way it is delivered must follow the formats that USCIS accepts.

In general, text-based documents are submitted in standard formats, and audio or video materials are included through the options that the agency itself indicates in its instructions. Submitting physical media, such as a USB drive, is not typically among the recommended practices, precisely because it may not comply with the submission guidelines provided.

To avoid issues, a few precautions help:

• Read the official instructions for the form and for each type of evidence carefully.
• Use the formats and submission channels indicated by USCIS.
• Be wary of dubious submission methods promised by third parties.

Since format guidance can be updated, always confirm the current USCIS instructions and, when in doubt, review your evidence strategy with a specialist before assembling the petition.

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