Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Trump Launches Million-Dollar Visa Program
President Trump has started a new program called the Trump Gold Card.
This program helps rich people and companies get a special visa to live and work in the United States faster.
There are different types of cards: Gold, Corporate Gold, and Platinum.
Each card costs a lot of money.
The Gold Card costs $1 million plus a fee, the Corporate Gold Card costs $2 million plus a fee, and the Platinum Card costs $5 million plus a fee.
People can apply online at a special website.
The government will check everyone who applies to make sure they are eligible.
The money from the program will be used for important things in the country.
This program is meant to bring more money into the country and help businesses keep the workers they need.
Some people support the program because it brings in money and helps businesses, while others criticize it for going against traditional immigration values and Trump's hardline immigration stance.
Trump launched the Gold Card visa program on Wednesday, offering fast-tracked Green Cards for wealthy individuals and companies.
The program includes three tiers: Gold Card ($1 million + $15,000 fee), Corporate Gold Card ($2 million + $15,000 fee), and Platinum Card ($5 million + $15,000 fee).
Applications are processed through the website https://trumpcard.gov/, with background checks conducted by USCIS.
The processing fee is non-refundable, and additional fees may apply, including a 1% annual maintenance fee and a 5% transfer fee for Corporate Gold Card transfers.
The Platinum Card allows holders to spend up to 270 days in the US without being subject to US taxes on non-US income, but is not eligible for US citizens and resident aliens.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump
- What
- Launch of Trump Gold Card visa program for fast-tracked Green Cards
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To provide a fast-track pathway for wealthy individuals to obtain permanent residency and to allow companies to retain high-value employees
Supporters
Critics
Immigration Policy
Supporters
Supporters argue that the program attracts top talent and generates significant revenue for the U.S. Treasury, benefiting the economy.
Critics
Critics contend that the program undermines traditional immigration values by prioritizing wealthy individuals over hardworking poor, and contradicts Trump's hardline immigration stance.
Economic Impact
Supporters
Proponents believe the program will bring in billions of dollars and help U.S. companies retain skilled workers.
Critics
Opponents argue that the program may not benefit the average American and could lead to increased public assistance usage by new immigrants.
- Programme Launch
- Wednesday
- Application Website
- https://trumpcard.gov/
- Gold Card Cost
- $1,015,000 (including processing fee)
- Corporate Gold Card Cost
- $2,015,000 (including processing fee)
- Platinum Card Cost
- $5,015,000 (including processing fee)
- Processing Fee
- $15,000 (non-refundable)
- Additional Fees
- May apply for Department of State
- Transfer Fee
- 5% for Corporate Gold Card transfers
- Annual Maintenance Fee
- 1% of $2,000,000 (Corporate Gold Card)
- Platinum Card Benefits
- Up to 270 days in the US without US taxes on non-US income
- Platinum Card Eligibility
- Not eligible for US citizens and resident aliens
Sources
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