US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled the new ‘Gold Card’ visa, that allows foreign nationals to obtain permanent-resident status by donating $1 million to the US Treasury. (AP Photo)
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News1811-12-2025, 10:50

New 'Trump Gold Card': Buy US Residency for $1M

  • The 'Trump Gold Card' is a new visa offering permanent US residency through a financial contribution.
  • Individuals can obtain the Gold Card by donating $1 million to the US Treasury, plus a $15,000 processing fee.
  • Corporations can sponsor employees for $2 million per worker, plus processing fees, with funds going to the US Treasury.
  • It differs from a Green Card by primarily requiring a large financial contribution, rather than traditional employment or family-sponsored routes.
  • The program aims to provide a fast-track, simpler path to residency for wealthy applicants and companies retaining top global talent.

Why It Matters: This visa offers a fast, costly path to US residency for wealthy individuals.

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