US EditionTrump Card Investor Visa Attracts Almost 70,000 Sign-Ups
- By June 16, 2025, close to 70,000 individuals had enrolled via TrumpCard.gov to participate in the $5 million investment initiative offering a route to U.S. residency.
- President Donald Trump proposed the Trump Card in February 2025 to attract wealthy foreigners for permanent residency and potential citizenship, amid debate over its legality and eligibility.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick leads the program, emphasizing vetting processes, promoting the card internationally, and noting the program replaces the EB-5 investor visa.
- Registrations jumped sharply, with 25,000 sign-ups in 15 hours and 68,703 total, while critics question its approval status and potential risks including national security and financial vetting.
- The program’s outcome remains uncertain as no cards have been issued yet, legal challenges are expected, and it could significantly impact U.S. immigration and economic policy.
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Lutnick Says Nearly 70,000 Have Signed Up for $5 Million ‘Trump Card’ Investor Visa
Nearly 70,000 people have signed up for the “Trump Card,” a proposed U.S. visa program that would offer legal residency to foreign nationals willing to pay a $5 million fee to the United States, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Lutnick, who’s spearheading the initiative, told the Financial Times on June 17 that 68,703 individuals—and counting—had joined the waiting list via a website launched just a week ago. The Trump Card, which…
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