Trump Gold Card Visa: Requirements, Application and Benefits

The Trump Administration is introducing a new immigration program called the Gold Card. This program offers an expedited path to residency (green card) for foreign nationals who make a significant financial contribution to the United States.

FAQs

Below we provide a comprehensive overview of Gold Card visa, requirements, application and answer a series of frequently asked questions.

Gold Card Visa (Green Card)

The Gold Card is a visa program administered by the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Departments of State and Homeland Security. It facilitates the entry of individuals who demonstrate their commitment to advancing U.S. interests through a substantial financial gift.

The Gold Card Visa program provides and expedited process for permanent residency (green card) and US citizenship.

Gold Card Price

To be eligible, an individual must donate an unrestricted gift of $1 million to the Department of Commerce. Corporations sponsoring an individual must donate $2 million.

All funds contributed through the program will be deposited into a separate Treasury fund and used to promote American commerce and industry.

How to Apply for Trump Gold Card

The Secretaries of Commerce, State, and Homeland Security will establish the necessary processes to implement the program by December 19, 2025. This includes setting up the application process, specifying the start date for accepting gifts, and establishing administrative fees to cover the costs of expedited processing.

Application Process

Application procedures for the Gold Card visa program, including when to submit gifts and specific fees, are expected to be available within 90 days of the program’s announcement on September 19, 2025.

Individual Application Process

To begin the process, applicants must pay a nonrefundable processing fee. Once this fee is received, the visa adjudication process will start, provided all required documents are submitted promptly.

If the application is approved, you must make a $1 million gift per person.

Corporate Application Process

A corporate sponsor must pay a nonrefundable processing fee for each employee they wish to sponsor. Applications for multiple employees can be submitted at once.

Upon an employee’s successful vetting, the company must make a $2 million gift per employee.

A key advantage of the program is its flexibility. If a company ceases sponsoring an employee, they can transfer the original $2 million gift to a new employee’s application. This allows them to sponsor a new individual without making a second $2 million contribution.

This Gold Card is subject to a small annual maintenance fee and a transfer fee when sponsoring a new individual.

Gold Card Key Benefits

Expedited Path to Permanent Residency: The program offers a fast-tracked application process, helping you secure a Green Card and become a U.S. permanent resident fast.
Eligibility for High-Value Visas: You are eligible for an immigrant visas typically reserved for individuals with exceptional business abilities (EB-1) or those whose entry is considered a national benefit (EB-2 NIW).
Accelerated Citizenship: Once you become a permanent resident, the program helps you move toward U.S. citizenship quickly.

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