Melania Trump arrived in the U.S. as a young model in 2001—and quickly secured what’s known as the coveted EB-1 visa, nicknamed the “Einstein visa,” typically reserved for world-class talents like Nobel laureates and Olympic champions.
But how did a model without widely recognized awards or groundbreaking achievements qualify for such a prestigious visa? That question has reignited controversy, especially given her husband’s hardline stance on immigration.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett recently challenged Melania’s visa status, calling attention to a glaring double standard in immigration enforcement. Crockett pointed out that Melania isn’t a household name like Tyra Banks or Cindy Crawford and argued that the EB-1 criteria don’t seem to apply equally to everyone.
Though Melania has remained silent on the issue, social media is buzzing with divided opinions. This controversy isn’t new—Rep. Maxine Waters also questioned Melania’s visa in the past—bringing to light the complex clash between personal immigration stories and broader national policy debates.
