President Trump unveils a premium “Gold Card” visa program priced at $5 million, offering wealthy immigrants a direct pathway to citizenship while generating substantial revenue for the nation.
At a Glance
- Trump announced a new “Gold Card” visa program with a $5 million price tag, serving as an upgraded alternative to the Green Card
- The program aims to replace the fraud-plagued EB-5 visa program while directing funds straight to the government
- Gold Card holders would receive Green Card privileges plus additional benefits with no Congressional approval needed for implementation
- The administration will target wealthy individuals who create jobs and contribute to the economy
- Trump projects selling potentially a million or more Gold Cards, generating significant revenue for the government
Trump’s Premium Immigration Solution
President Donald Trump has introduced a bold new initiative in U.S. immigration policy with the announcement of a “Gold Card” visa program. The new program represents a premium pathway to American citizenship for wealthy immigrants willing to invest $5 million. In his announcement, Trump positioned the Gold Card as a superior alternative to the traditional Green Card, with enhanced benefits and privileges tailored specifically for high-net-worth individuals who can make substantial economic contributions to the country.
“We’re gonna be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We’re gonna be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s gonna give you green card privileges plus,” Donald Trump said.
And for some reason, open border Democrats are mad about it. They want illegal aliens but not rich investors?
Replacing the Troubled EB-5 Program
A key aspect of the Gold Card initiative is its intended replacement of the existing EB-5 visa program, which has been plagued by fraud concerns. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick elaborated on the transition, explaining the administration’s vision for the new program. The Gold Card would redirect investment funds directly to the U.S. government rather than through private development projects, which have sometimes been associated with mismanagement and fraud in the current EB-5 system.
“The President said rather than having this sort of ridiculous EB-5 program, we’re going to end the EB-5 program. We’re going to replace it with the Trump gold card,” Howard Lutnick said.
Trump described the Gold Card as “somewhat like a green card, but at a higher level of sophistication.” This enhancement suggests additional benefits beyond those afforded to Green Card holders, though specific details about these extra privileges remain under development. The administration has indicated that the program could potentially launch in as little as two weeks, with Trump asserting that Congressional approval would not be required for implementation.
The administration has emphasized that the Gold Card program is designed to attract individuals who will actively contribute to the American economy. Lutnick indicated that the program would be selective about participants, focusing on individuals with substantial wealth who will create jobs and stimulate economic growth. Trump reinforced this point by stating explicitly that “It will be people with money and people that create jobs.”
This just seems like common sense, doesn’t it?
