The EB-1 visa and Melaina, how did she get one? Did Donald Trump have anything to do with it? And was someone paid off to look the other way? The answers will surprise you.
EB-1 Visa, What Is It?
The EB-1 visa is a special type of visa reserved for people with exceptional skills. Commonly called the Einstein visa it is given to exceptional people. A model with limited exposure surely would not qualify. Right?
Official Definition Of EB-1 Visa
Definition of the EB-1 Visa Nicknamed the “Einstein Visa”, the EB-1 is in theory reserved for people who are highly acclaimed in their field – the government cites Pulitzer, Oscar, and Olympic winners as examples – as well as respected academic researchers and multinational executives.
Source: What is the Einstein visa? And how did Melania Trump get one?
Observation
Based on this definition one would think that something underhanded happened for Melania to get the EB-1 Visa. Turns out this is not the case. Here’s what you need to know to get this visa. If you have the money and your lawyer knows how to frame your application in a certain way you can get this visa.
A Lawyer Explains How Easy It Is To Get EB-1 Visa
Source: What is the Einstein visa? And how did Melania Trump get one?
Excerpt 1
The government guidance for applicants cites Nobel prizes and international acclaim, but the reality is often more prosaic, said Susan McFadden, a specialist US visa lawyer at the Gudeon and McFadden law firm in London.
“You do not have to be a Nobel prize winner to get the extraordinary ability visa. I’ve gotten EB-1 visas for people you’ve never heard of and never will,” she said.
“An experienced lawyer knows what the US citizenship and immigration services is looking for, and how to bring out of the client’s background things that will be attractive to the agency.”
Excerpt 2
“If you’re in the acting world, and Quentin Tarantino or Steven Spielberg writes a letter saying you’re the next best thing, that can be very persuasive,” she said.
“It’s about getting testimonials from someone who is extraordinary in their own right and has some name recognition, but who can also attest to specific achievements of the applicant. And I’m sure she probably had some pretty significant letters, maybe from Donald Trump.”
A Security Breach?
There is a glaring problem with this process. That is the compromise of national security. A terrorist could exploit this weakness. All a terrorist would need is a lawyer who knows how to work the system. After which a terrorist could easily obtain the EB-1 visa and enter the country.
In all his ravings about the country’s immigration policies, this is not on Mr. Trump’s radar.
The only upside–if there is one–is that testimonials alone will not get the applicant the visa. The applicant must impress the immigration review panel in a face to face. But that doesn’t seem to be much of a problem. And as for Melania, this is what her lawyer has to say about her application.
Melania’s Lawyer
Excerpt: Melania’s lawyer, Michael Wildes, refused to comment on whether or not Trump is assisting her parents, but told The Washington Post that “Mrs. Trump was more than amply qualified and solidly eligible” for her EB-1 visa.
Source, How Exactly Did Melania Trump Get a Visa for “Extraordinary Abilities”?
Interesting Notes
- Trump is supposed to be against immigrants sponsoring other immigrants for entry into this country. But that didn’t stop Melania from sponsoring her parent’s entry into this country.
- As for the visa, I guess being a model with limited success is enough to get this special visa. But being an immigrant doctor fighting on the front lines against the coronavirus is not enough.
- Read about Dr. Julia Iafrate, and her fight to a visa while fighting the virus. New York City doctor denied green card even while treating coronavirus patients
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