Trump Launches Gold Card Immigration Program
Thursday, December 11, 2025
President Trump officially launched the "Trump Gold Card," a new pathway to U.S. citizenship for wealthy foreign investors and skilled workers, with the application website going live immediately and expected to generate billions in federal revenue.
President Donald Trump announced the official launch of the "Trump Gold Card" program on Wednesday, offering legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship in exchange for investment. Individuals can obtain the card for $1 million while corporations pay $2 million per foreign-born employee. The program replaces the existing EB-5 visa and includes rigorous government vetting costing $15,000 per applicant. Trump stated that all funds will go directly to the U.S. Treasury, with predictions of billions flowing in to fund positive national initiatives. The program is designed to help U.S. companies retain top talent from universities and prevent foreign-born graduates from being forced to leave the country.
Key Facts
- • Individual card cost: $1 million; Corporate card cost: $2 million per employee
- • Replaces the EB-5 visa program that has been in place since 1990
- • Includes $15,000 per applicant for thorough government vetting and background checks
- • Holders can apply for citizenship after 5 years in the U.S.
- • All revenue generated goes directly to the U.S. Treasury Department
- • Target audience includes top graduates from U.S. universities from countries like China, India, and France