Trump Launches $5 Million Gold Card Immigration Website
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new immigration program called the Gold Card, aimed at attracting wealthy foreigners who are seeking a path to permanent residency in the United States. The program allows individuals to become eligible for US residency by contributing $5 million to the government.
The Gold Card was unveiled through a newly launched government-supported website, trumpcard.gov, where interested applicants can currently submit their contact information to join a waiting list. The website is not yet accepting formal applications, but it invites users to register in order to be notified when the application process officially begins.
According to the announcement, the Gold Card is being promoted as a premium version of the existing EB-5 investor visa program. While the EB-5 allows foreign nationals to obtain green cards in exchange for investing in US projects, the Gold Card is being marketed as offering even greater benefits.
President Trump, through a post on his social media platform Truth Social, emphasized the appeal of the program by saying it offers an exclusive and expedited route to residency for individuals of wealth or exceptional talent. He described the Gold Card as a sophisticated version of the green card, but clarified that it does not provide automatic citizenship. Applicants would still need to fulfill legal requirements and residency obligations before becoming eligible for US citizenship.
The program fits into Trump’s broader vision of merit-based immigration. By targeting high-net-worth individuals, the initiative aims to strengthen the US economy through foreign investment while maintaining strict controls on other immigration pathways. Officials have stated that the goal is to attract global capital and talent without compromising national security or traditional immigration laws.
Reports confirm that although the $5 million payment opens the door to permanent residency, citizenship would still be governed by existing legal procedures. The launch of the Gold Card comes at a time when the Trump administration continues to advocate for policies that prioritize economic contribution, innovation, and national interest in immigration decisions.
The Gold Card program represents a significant shift in the way the United States manages its immigration strategy, focusing more on economic potential and less on humanitarian or family-based migration routes. It is expected to generate considerable interest from global investors looking for a stable and prosperous long-term base in the US.
