Melanomia had a green card. She did not have to leave and apply.

Did you know she entered on an "Einstein VISA"?

Who knew "I Don't Really Care" was an Einstein?

"She originally obtained her legal permanent residency (green card) in March 2001 through the elite EB-1 visa program, which is reserved for individuals with "extraordinary ability" in their respective fields (often referred to as the "Einstein visa"). She successfully naturalized and became a U.S. citizen in 2006."

Rulz are only for the Hoi Polloi.