🇺🇸 Trump Unveils $1 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa — A Fast Track to US Citizenship for the Wealthy

Former US President Donald Trump has launched one of the most controversial immigration programs yet: the Trump Gold Card, a premium visa offering accelerated US residency and a direct path to citizenship for those who can pay at least $1 million.

Trump says the program will help America keep “invaluable global talent” and offer qualified applicants a fast, simplified immigration route.

🟡 How the Trump Gold Card Works

According to the official website, the Gold Card is designed for individuals who bring “substantial benefit” to the US.

💰 Cost Breakdown:

$1,000,000 fee (minimum requirement)

$15,000 non-refundable processing fee

$2,000,000 for businesses sponsoring employees

$5,000,000 “Platinum Card” with tax advantages (coming soon)

The program promises US residency in record time, bypassing lengthy immigration queues.

🔥 Why It’s Causing Major Debate

The Gold Card rollout comes while the Trump administration is:

1. Raising fees on work visas

2. Intensifying deportations

3. Halting immigration applications from 19 travel-ban countries

4. Freezing asylum approvals

5. Introducing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B applicants abroad

Critics say the new system favors millionaires while tightening the door for everyone else.

🗣️ Trump’s Defence

Trump argues the plan is economically driven:

“We want people that are productive.”

“Those who pay $5M will create jobs.”

“It’s going to sell like crazy.”

He compares it loosely to a Green Card — but stresses this one is strictly for high-level professionals and wealthy investors.

📌 Bottom Line

The Trump Gold Card is reshaping the US immigration debate.

For the ultra-wealthy, it offers a fast, premium route into the United States.

For everyone else, it raises tough questions about fairness and accessibility.

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