Melania Trump's Parents Are Now Naturalized U.S. Citizens On Thursday, Melania Trump's parents, Viktor and Amalija Knavs, became naturalized U.S. citizens in a private ceremony in New York. Melania’s parents, who are <br />Slovenia-born but have been <br />in the U.S. for over a decade, have <br />gained permanent legal residency. Michael Wildes, the couple’s <br />immigration lawyer, said: The couple "have travailed a <br />wonderful journey like millions <br />have, in getting citizenship and <br />waiting the requisite period of time." Having the president of the United States <br />as a son-in-law made no difference <br />in their acquisition of citizenship, <br />according to Wildes. Wildes also stated that their road to citizenship "was no different than anybody else's." The White House <br />declined to comment. The situation is a bit controversial considering it is not apparent how the Knavs' gained their green cards amid Trump's anti-immigration stance. Trump has frequently rallied against chain migration, though experts say that is most likely how the Knavs' gained permanent residency.
