Not sure where you are going with this one. The full article said that she had been in theis country for a while, and apparently under legal conditions. The process of getting a green card was taking longer than expected and she was nearing a deadline. Supposedly, she panicked somewhat and dealt with someone who was on the shady side, resulting in the unintended amnesty application.
What wasn’t clear was when she married the politician, and how that affects her status. At 28, I would also think that most of her schooling is done.