President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the official opening of applications for the Gold Card Citizenship programme, a flagship immigration pathway that will funnel gobal capital into the US, attract talent and fast-track residency processing.
This programme has huge financial and strategic value to reshape the US immigration and economic landscape through high-value capital inflows.
Trump broke the news on Truth Social, calling the launch a defining moment for his second-term agenda.
“THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT’S TRUMP GOLD CARD IS HERE TODAY! A direct path to Citizenship for all qualified and vetted people. SO EXCITING! Our Great American Companies can finally keep their invaluable Talent,” he posted, saying the live application portal would open within minutes. His message highlighted the programme’s dual purpose — attracting global investors while helping American companies retain specialised, high-skilled professionals.
The Citizenship initiative comes after Executive Order 14351, signed in September, which established the Trump Gold Card investor-visa system. The executive order created a framework promising “fast-track” permanent residency for individuals willing to make large monetary contributions to the US economy.
Under the new framework, applicants can choose from three tiers: the Trump Gold Card, the Trump Corporate Gold Card and the Trump Platinum Card ,each requiring substantial financial contributions in exchange for accelerated immigration processing.
For individual applicants, the Trump Gold Card entails a one-time, non-refundable “gift” of USD 1 million and a USD 15,000 processing fee charged by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Companies seeking expedited Green Cards for essential or highly skilled employees may opt for the Trump Corporate Gold Card, which requires a payment of USD 2 million in addition to the USD 15,000 DHS fee. The corporate card is transferable between employees, subject to a 5 per cent transfer fee and a DHS background check.
The highest tier, the Trump Platinum Card, demands a USD 5 million payment plus the USD 15,000 processing fee. It also grants holders the ability to spend up to 270 days a year in the US without being taxed on foreign income, a key draw for global investors.
After the submission of the application, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts a comprehensive background check on the applicant and any accompanying family members.
