Archive · 13 Dec 2025
US Launches Trump Gold Card Visa Program
The US has started a new immigration program called the Trump Gold Card.
It lets rich people and companies bring workers to the US if they pay a lot of money and pass strict checks.
The idea is to bring in people who can help the US economy.
To join, individuals must pay $1 million and companies must pay $2 million.
There's also a $15,000 fee for checking each person.
After 5 years of checks, these people can become US citizens.
The program is meant to replace an older program called the EB-5 visa.
The US is also planning a Platinum Card for $5 million that lets people stay in the US for up to 270 days a year without paying US taxes on foreign income.
The Trump Gold Card program allows wealthy individuals and companies to bring workers to the US for a fee.
Individuals must pay $1 million and companies must pay $2 million, plus a $15,000 vetting fee.
Applicants must pass a 5-year vetting process to become eligible for citizenship.
The program aims to attract highly skilled individuals who can boost the US economy.
It replaces the EB-5 visa program, which required a $1 million investment and job creation.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
- What
- Launched the Trump Gold Card immigration program
- When
- Wednesday (launch), Thursday (interviews)
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To attract wealthy individuals and boost the economy
- Program Name
- Trump Gold Card
- Fee for Individuals
- $1 million
- Fee for Corporations
- $2 million
- Vetting Fee
- $15,000
- Vetting Duration
- 5 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes, after 5 years
- Replaces
- EB-5 visa program
- Platinum Card
- $5 million (planned)
- Platinum Card Benefits
- 270 days/year in US, no US taxes on foreign income
Sources
US to stop accepting low-earning immigrants — Lutnick claims, ‘Green Card holders earn less than Americans’
Trump unveils $1m ‘gold card’ visas
$1m ‘gold card’ live, $5m ‘platinum card’ soon: Trump’s new visa policy & big revenue generation plan
Why Trump 'Gold Card' is a bad deal for Indians and their families
Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from California, other states
