US EditionTrump announces the launch of the 'Trump gold card'
The Trump Gold Card offers a $1 million fast-track to permanent residency and citizenship after five years, aiming to attract top global talent and generate significant federal revenue.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced the launch of the Trump Gold Card, with the White House beginning online applications that went live within 30 minutes.
- By setting higher financial thresholds, officials aim to secure large contributions for the U.S. Treasury, and the administration says the program helps U.S. companies retain foreign students and foreign graduates.
- Individuals can obtain the Gold Card for $1 million while corporations pay $2 million, plus a $15,000 Department of Homeland Security processing fee; corporate cards carry a 5% transfer and 1% annual maintenance fee.
- The plan immediately drew criticism from within President Donald Trump's own base, with supporters furious and critics warning bad actors could exploit the program despite background vetting and revocation provisions.
- The rollout arrives as visa processing and recruitment challenges have already reduced new international student flows, with new foreign students falling 17% this year and overall international enrollment down 1%, the Institute of International Education reported.
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What to know about Trump's $1 million 'Gold Card' visas
President Donald Trump holds up a Gold Card with his face on it at the White House in December.Alex Wong/Getty ImagesThe Trump administration officially launched the "Gold Card" visa program this month.Wealthy foreigners can obtain residency for $1 million.The White House is also teasing a $5 million "Platinum Card" program.For the hefty price of $1 million — plus at least $15,000 in fees — you could potentially get permanent residency in the Un…
Trump's 'Gold Card' Visa Nets Over $1B in Sales
President Donald Trump said sales of his administration's new immigration gold card fast-track residency program have exceeded $1 billion, a sign of strong early demand for the seven-figure visa option that the White House says will bring wealthy immigrants, capital, and jobs to the United States.
Trump's 'Gold Card' attracts little interest as haze over permanent residency dulls its glitter
The Trump administration's new 'Gold Card' visa program is seeing minimal interest. Immigration experts point to unclear rules and no defined path to permanent residency. They are recommending the EB-5 investor visa instead. This established program continues to attract significant demand from wealthy individuals seeking US residency.
Los Angeles Times
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his much-promised “golden card” was officially for sale, which will offer legal status and a possible path to U.S. citizenship for individuals who pay $1 million and for corporations that pay double for every employee born abroad.
The new visa program promises fast entry for the rich. Critics see this as a preference. The legal challenges are great.
Trump Gold/Platinum Card: Amid Immigrant Crackdown, U.S. Sells Visas for Up to $5 Million
As the Trump administration expands its immigration crackdown nationwide, President Trump is simultaneously creating new pathways for wealthy noncitizens to obtain U.S. visas. Earlier this week, Trump officially launched a program allowing affluent visitors to fast-track permission to live and work in the United States. For a $1 million payment, applicants can receive a so-called Trump Gold Card, which promises to speed up U.S. residency applicat
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