Overview
- An official portal at trumpcard.gov is accepting applications, with a $15,000 DHS processing fee to begin vetting and a $1 million payment due after approval, or $2 million per employee for corporate sponsorships.
- Approved applicants are promised expedited lawful permanent residency with a path to citizenship, with the site indicating EB-1 or EB-2 classification and processing measured in weeks with an interview.
- The White House promotes the program as an EB-5 replacement, yet no job-creation requirements, numerical caps, or statutory framework have been detailed.
- A $5 million Platinum tier has a waitlist that advertises up to 270 days in the U.S. without U.S. tax on non‑U.S. income, with no availability date specified.
- Officials say proceeds will go to the U.S. Treasury and pitch the program as a tool to retain top graduates, while corporate cards feature a 1% annual maintenance fee and a 5% transfer fee.