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.

Who Qualifies for the Gold Card?

The Gold Card is specifically designed to prioritize the entry of high-net-worth individuals, including successful entrepreneurs, global investors, and business executives who can contribute significantly to the U.S. economy.

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. Individuals and corporations must also pay a $15,000 vetting fee.

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

On December 10, 2025, the Secretaries of Commerce, State, and Homeland Security have established the application procedures for the Gold Card visa program, including the application process, the start date for accepting gifts, and the administrative fees to cover the costs of expedited processing.

US Gold Card Application Process

The Gold Card program offers a pathway for successful entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to obtain U.S. residency. Both individuals and corporate sponsors can initiate the process through the official portal at trumpcard.gov.

Individual Application Process

For individuals seeking the Gold Card, the process is streamlined into three primary phases:

Step 1: Registration and Application Fees

To begin, applicants must register and pay a nonrefundable application fee of $15,000 per person (including spouse and children) at trumpcard.gov. Once payment is confirmed and USCIS accepts the submission, applicants are eligible to file Form I-140G.

Step 2: Filing Form I-140G

Once the fee is received, the visa adjudication process begins. Applicants must promptly submit all required documents via Form I-140G (filed online via myUSCIS). There is currently no paper filing or mail-in option available for this program.

Following the submission, all applicants must undergo a comprehensive background check and vetting process.

Step 3: Required Gift Payment

After successful vetting and approval, the applicant is required to make a $1 million gift to the United States for each person requesting a card.

The donation amounts vary based on the type of sponsorship:

Step 4: Biometrics and Interviews

Applicants are required to attend an in-person interview at a US Consulate in their country of residence or citizenship. You will be instructed to schedule an appointment at a local U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Applicants may be required to provide biometrics (fingerprints/photos). If in the U.S., you will receive a notice by mail; if abroad, you must contact a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Corporate Application Process

Step 1: Registration

To begin, corporate sponsors must register and pay a nonrefundable $15,000 processing fee for each employee they wish to sposor at trumpcard.gov. Applications for multiple employees can be submitted at once.

Step 2: Filing Form I-140G

Once the fee is received corporate sponsors must file Form I-140G (filed online via myUSCIS) together with all required documents. There is currently no paper filing or mail-in option available for this program.

Step 3: Approval & Gift

Upon an employee’s successful vetting, the company must make a $2 million gift per employee (for the principal applicant requesting a Gold Card) and $1 million for each of employee’s derivative (spouse and unmarried children under 21). 

Step 4: Biometrics and Interviews

Applicants are required to attend an in-person interview at a US Consulate in their country of residence or citizenship. You will be instructed to schedule an appointment at a local U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Applicants may be required to provide biometrics (fingerprints/photos). If in the U.S., you will receive a notice by mail; if abroad, you must contact a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Key Corporate Advantage: Gift Portability

A key advantage of the Gold Card corporate program is the flexibility of the $2 million contribution:

Summary of Gold Card Costs

Fee Type	Individual Filer	Corporate Sponsor
Processing Fee	$15,000 (per person)	$15,000 (per employee)
Required Gift	$1 million (per person)	$2 million (per employee)
Annual Maintenance	N/A	~1% of gift amount
Tramnsfer Fee	N/A	~5% per reassignment

Gold Card Key Benefits

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