Trump Gold and Platinum Card

The Trump Gold Card is a fast-track route to United States permanent residence, processed under the EB-1A and EB-2 National Interest Waiver categories. It is aimed at individuals recognized for their abilities in business, and eligibility rests on a non-refundable gift of USD 1 million per person for a Gold Card, or a minimum USD 2 million gift from a company on behalf of an individual, plus USD 1 million per accompanying spouse or child, for a Corporate Gold Card. There is also a non-refundable processing fee of USD 15,000 per person, charged regardless of outcome.

A Gold Card gives the applicant and dependents, including a spouse and children under 21, permanent residence with the right to live, work, and study in the USA and to pursue citizenship after five years. There is no language, labor certification, or job offer requirement, and applicants must document a lawful source of funds for the gift. The estimated overall processing time is 12 to 18 months.

• Individuals recognized for their abilities in business
• Eligibility criteria:
  • A non-refundable gift of USD 1 million per person to obtain a "Gold Card"
  • A non-refundable gift of a minimum of USD 2 million for companies making a gift on behalf of an individual (plus USD 1 million per accompanying spouse or child) to obtain a "Corporate Gold Card"

Process (12 to 18 months)

• Submit the completed application forms, required documents, and non-refundable processing fees of USD 15,000 per person (charged irrespective of outcome or processing time)
• The applicant must be eligible for lawful permanent resident status, admissible to the United States, and a visa must be available
• Obtain approval
• After approval, make a gift in the requisite amount
• File for the immigrant visa or adjustment of status, allowing the applicant and family members to obtain their gold cards
• The time to obtain the immigrant visas will vary and can be longer for investors from countries experiencing a backlog due to high EB-2 green card demand
• The applicant receives a United States immigrant visa and is treated similarly to other permanent residents and citizens