Melania Trump Explains Einstein Visa in New Book

Former President Donald Trump made anti-immigration a core component of his presidential campaign and time in the oval office. In 2018, the number of immigrants had dropped by 70% compared to 2017, according to The Mercury News. While Trump was against illegal immigration, Melania Trump has often gotten speculated across the news as an immigrant.

The former First Lady seldom talked about her experience until now. In “The Art of Her New Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump,” she is taking a moment to discuss her journey to the U.S. Many are not buying that she came through an “Einstein visa” in 2001, given her lack of transparency over the years,

What is an “Einstein Visa”?

The EB-1 visa, nicknamed an Einstein visa, is granted to immigrants that excel in education, business, athletics, or the sciences. Applicants must show that they have acquired acclaim and achievements recognized in their respected field of study.

Specialized applicants usually refer to an employment immigration attorney in LA for legal assistance to ensure they meet eligibility criteria and strict deadlines. There might be a lot at stake if an applicant gets denied or the application gets stalled, as they have such demanding roles.

For Melania or any non-citizen, you need the following to apply for an EB-1 visa:

• Evidence of recognized prizes or awards for excellence
• Membership in associations within the field of study
• Published material about applicant in professional/trade publications/media
• Proof that the applicant got asked to judge the work of others
• Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, or business-related contributions in the field of study
• Are an author of scholarly articles in professional/trade publications/media
• Evidence that the applicant’s work got displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
• Performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
• A stipend of an applicant’s high-salary or high remuneration (compared to colleagues)
• Evidence of commercial success in the performing arts

Melania Sought After Immigration to Model in New York

Melania did not become a U.S. citizen until 2006. It was a year after marrying Donald and giving birth to their son Barron. If her nude photo had not been the cover of the New York Post in 2016, her citizenship would not get addressed during Trump’s presidential campaign.

Attorney Michael Wildes, hired by the Trump’s to address questions about her immigration status, revealed he was not involved in her H-1B or green card applications for her modeling career. Melania remained in the U.S. for a year through the H-1B visa. She had the chance to re-apply for the next five.

Elite EB-1 Visa

In 2001, the U.S. had a brief EB-1 program and handed them out to 1% of non-citizens (that met the requirements listed above), including Olympic athletes and Oscar-winning actors. It remains uncertain how Melania got one through her modeling career, as she had not been a supermodel in high-industry publications like Vogue or Harper’s Bazaar.

Timeline Recap

• Melania earned up to $20,000 for ten gigs before receiving a work visa in 1996
• Obtained an EB-1 in 2001
• Had Barron and married Trump in 2005
• Became a citizen through marriage in 2006
• Her Slovenian-born parents became naturalized in 2018

What qualifies as an extraordinary ability has yet to be determined and addressed to the public. Although there may be discrepancies in how the First Lady arrived, the USCIS will do a thorough background check on you or your family members. If you are looking for legal immigration help in Los Angeles, our firm is just one phone call away!