Trump Gold Card has been launched, allowing foreign nationals to apply online. To apply for the Trump Gold Card, one has to visit the website Trumpcard.gov, pay a $15,000 processing fee to the Department of Homeland Security for expedited processing.
Once the processing fee has been paid, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services conducts an in-depth background check and process to vet the potential cardholder. Once vetted, the applicant has to make the payment.
The Trump Gold Card is a visa based upon an individual’s ability to provide a substantial benefit to the United States, and therefore, payment is referred to as a ‘gift’ to the US government.
Trump Gold Card’s Green Card Status
The money required to get the Trump Gold Card is $1 million, which will be similar to the US Green Card, giving lawful permanent resident status to the cardholders. A successful applicant receives lawful permanent resident status as an EB-1 or EB-2 visa holder. Once an applicant is approved, a Trump Gold Card will be available for use throughout all 50 states and territories.
“Basically, it’s a Green Card, but much better. Much more powerful, a much stronger path,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
For a $15,000 DHS processing fee and, after background approval, a contribution of $1 million, foreigners can receive U.S. residency in record time with the Trump Gold Card. The Trump Gold Card is also available for family members, but each family member is subject to an additional $15,000 DHS processing fee and $1 million gift.
How to Apply for Trump Gold Card
To apply, an applicant must pay a nonrefundable, $15,000 DHS processing fee. Once an applicant’s processing fee is received, the process for petition approval and visa adjudication will take place on an expedited basis, assuming applicants submit any additional documents or fees promptly.
Upon successful vetting, the applicant will be asked to submit a gift to the United States to demonstrate his or her ability to provide a substantial benefit to the United States. Following the approval of an EB-1 or EB-2 visa, an applicant can obtain legal status as a permanent resident in the United States.
A $1 million gift upon completion of the individual’s vetting is evidence that the individual will substantially benefit the United States. An individual may also need to pay small, additional fees to the U.S. Department of State depending on his or her circumstances.
The Trump Gold Card, costing $1 million, is different from the Trump Corporate Gold Card, which comes with a price tag of $2 million per employee or the Trump Platinum Card, which requires $5 million contribution.