Rafael won't be eligible in 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 years either.
The way Cruz handled the NBC question convinced me that he is NOT eligible.
The intellectually honest approach would be to offer this syllogism:
1) Proffer a definition of NBC, and provide evidence for it.
2) Show how he fits the definition of NBC, with documents.
Instead, Cruz:
1) Sealed his documentation.
2) Said, “This is settled law.”
3) Said, “I’m focusing on issues that matter to the American People.” (Which is, IIRC, how Bill Clinton ended his “that woman” statement: “I’m going to get back to doing the job the American People elected me to do.”)