Trump Unveils 'Gold Card' Immigration Program: $5 Million Path to Residency

Trump Launches $5 Million Immigration Scheme

In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has announced the 'Gold Card' immigration program, offering a pathway to permanent residency for wealthy foreign nationals willing to pay $5 million. The program, unveiled through a new government website, aims to attract high-net-worth individuals seeking to live and potentially become citizens in the United States. Interested applicants can submit their information to join the waiting list. Trump is promoting it as a fast-track option, emphasizing a 'Gold Card' is a more refined version of the EB-5 investor visa. It's still not available for purchase, but users can currently submit their contact information to be notified when access opens.

While the announcement has sparked considerable discussion, the $5 million payment will open the door to permanent residency, but it doesn't automatically guarantee citizenship. Applicants will still need to meet certain legal criteria and residency requirements.