US President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially launched his long-promised ‘Gold Card' visa programme, opening applications for individuals and corporations willing to invest $1 million or more. The programme is designed to attract top talent to the US, generate billions of dollars for the US Treasury, and provide a faster, more lucrative alternative to the traditional EB-5 visa system.
What Is The Trump Gold Card?
The Trump Gold Card is a new US visa programme launched by the President. It offers legal permanent residency and a pathway to US citizenship for individuals and corporations willing to invest significant funds in the country. It is meant to replace the EB-5 visa programme, which has existed since 1990. EB-5 visas were designed to attract foreign investment to the US and create jobs for American workers.
Who Can Apply For The Trump Gold Card
- Individuals: Must be eligible for lawful permanent residency and admissible to the US
- Corporations: Can sponsor foreign-born employees
- Family: Spouses and unmarried children under 21 can also apply, but each must pay additional fees
Trump Gold Card: Prices
- Processing fee: $15,000 non-refundable (per applicant or corporate sponsor)
- Investment (“gift”): $1 million for individual applicants and $2 million per employee for corporate sponsors
- Other fees: Visa-related fees and medical exam costs may apply
How To Apply For The Trump Gold Card
- Visit the official website: trumpcard.gov
- Choose the type of card: Individual, Corporate, or Platinum waitlist
- Fill in personal or corporate details
- Create a myUSCIS.gov account for updates
- Pay the $15,000 processing fee
- Complete vetting by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Pay the $1 million or $2 million gift after approval
How To Pay For The Trump Gold Card
Payment methods include credit cards, ACH debit (US accounts), or SWIFT wire transfer (international).
Benefits Of The Trump Gold Card
- Legal permanent resident status (EB-1 or EB-2 visa)
- Expedited processing compared to traditional visa paths
- Eligible family members can join
- Potential pathway to US citizenship
Rules Of The Trump Gold Card
- The Gold Card status can be revoked for national security concerns or serious criminal activity
- Some countries may have visa wait times of a year or more
- All applicants are subject to US taxes on worldwide income
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