Lawyers for the Global Elite Aren’t Buying Trump’s Gold Card Visa
Only 59 applicants have advanced to DHS paperwork, and the filing says they will not necessarily be processed faster than other visa seekers.
- A Department of Homeland Security filing reveals President Donald Trump's Gold Card program has received only 338 requests since launch, with just 165 applicants paying the nonrefundable $15,000 processing fee.
- Launched in December 2025, the program promised wealthy foreigners residency in 'record time' for a $1 million payment, yet Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently confirmed only one individual has received a visa.
- Prominent immigration attorneys are advising wealthy clients against the program, citing significant legal uncertainty and labeling administration promises of speedy processing 'false advertising.'
- Contradicting earlier administration claims of a 'fast track,' the DHS filing stated applicants 'will not necessarily have their petitions adjudicated faster than any non-gold-card applicant.'
- The program lacks congressional authorization, relying solely on an executive order that faces ongoing litigation and could be eliminated by a single presidential signature.
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Trump's Gold Card Visa Becomes a Global Embarrassment as Only 338 People Apply Out of 80,000
US President Donald Trump's high-tier immigration scheme is facing widespread rejection from its target demographic, with prominent attorneys actively advising wealthy clients against applying for the multimillion-dollar visa due to significant legal and financial uncertainties. The individual Gold Card requires a $1 million (£741,000) contribution plus a $15,000 (£11,109) DHS processing fee; a corporate variant for employer-sponsored employees …
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