Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Trump's 'Gold Card' Visa Program Takes First Step
President Trump's new 'Gold Card' visa program has taken its first step.
This program lets people apply for permanent residence in the US by making a big donation to the government.
The first form for this program has been sent for review.
People who want to apply will have to pay a lot of money, and the process will involve several steps.
USCIS submitted a draft of Form I-140G to OMB for review
Program allows lawful permanent residence via large donation to US Treasury
Individual applicants must contribute $1M, corporate applicants $2M
Application fee is $15,000 per person
Process involves three steps, including consular processing
- Who
- USCIS, President Donald Trump
- What
- Submitted draft of Form I-140G for 'Gold Card' visa program
- When
- Recently
- Where
- US
- Why
- To allow lawful permanent residence via large donation to US Treasury
Supporters
Opponents
Program Accessibility
Supporters
Supporters argue that the program provides an opportunity for wealthy individuals to gain permanent residence in the US.
Opponents
Opponents criticize the high cost, making it inaccessible to most people and favoring the wealthy.
- Program Name
- Gold Card Visa Program
- Estimated Annual Applicants
- 1,000 individuals