Trump Means Business: $1M Gold Card Visa Now Officially on Sale, Launches Today
President Trump officially launched the “Gold Card” visa program Wednesday, confirming the wealth-based immigration path is now on sale — offering expedited U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship to those willing to pay. According to AP News and reporting from Politico, this marks the debut of a plan Trump has pitched for months as a bold new immigration strategy.
The announcement immediately raised tension between critics and supporters over equity and legality. While the administration frames the plan as a revenue driver and talent magnet, immigration experts warn the policy privileges the ultra-wealthy and may face legal hurdles.
Core facts: individuals must pay a $1 million contribution after a background check to qualify for expedited residency; corporations can sponsor foreign workers for $2 million per person. Applicants also pay an initial $15,000 processing fee through the official website, Trumpcard.gov.
This financial visa program effectively replaces the old investor-visa model and is presented as a “green card but much more powerful,” Trump said in remarks reported by AP News.
“Basically, it’s a green card but much better, a much stronger path,” Trump said, underlining his administration’s push to revamp immigration corridors.
The stakes are high: the plan could generate billions in federal revenue and shift how talent enters the U.S., but it also opens debate over fairness and legal authority for an executive-led visa creation.
Next, legal experts will likely challenge whether such a program can bypass Congress, and early monitoring will show how many applicants complete the costly vetting process. The rollout continues to unfold.
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