Trump Unveils 'Gold Card' Visa Program Offering Path to Citizenship for $1 Million
President Trump's 'Gold Card' program offers U.S. visas for $1 million, providing a direct path to permanent residency and citizenship, requiring a $15,000 vetting fee.
Overview
President Donald Trump's "Gold Card" immigration program offers U.S. visas, providing a direct path to permanent legal residency and potential citizenship for qualified individuals.
Individuals can secure a U.S. visa and fast-track to citizenship by paying a fee of $1 million, streamlining their immigration process.
Corporations are also eligible, paying $2 million per foreign-born employee to secure legal status and a pathway to citizenship for their workers.
The program, announced by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, aims to attract top talent, generate revenue for the U.S., and help companies retain foreign workers.
All applicants must undergo a rigorous vetting process, requiring a non-refundable $15,000 processing fee to ensure eligibility for the program.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on reporting the facts of the new "gold card" program. They detail its cost, purpose, and comparison to existing visas, while also providing context on Trump's broader immigration stance without editorializing or using loaded language.
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Individuals must pay a $1 million contribution plus a $15,000 vetting fee, while corporations must pay $2 million per foreign-born employee to participate in the program.
The program aims to attract highly skilled workers and investors to strengthen the U.S. economy, generate revenue, and provide a faster path to permanent residency and citizenship.
It provides an expedited pathway to permanent residency and citizenship, replacing the EB-5 visa program with a simplified application and vetting process.
The Platinum Card costs $5 million and allows holders to stay up to 270 days per year in the U.S. without paying taxes on income earned outside the country.
The program is expected to start implementation on December 18, 2025, following announcement and preparatory steps by federal agencies.
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