Overview

• President Donald Trump showcased the Gold Card's design aboard Air Force One, confirming it will be available within two weeks.
• The $5 million Gold Card offers U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship, replacing the EB-5 visa program with simplified requirements.
• Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reported 1,000 Gold Cards have already been sold, raising $5 billion in revenue for the U.S.
• The program aims to attract wealthy individuals to boost the U.S. economy through taxes, spending, and job creation while addressing the $36 trillion national debt.
• Critics raise concerns about fairness, corruption risks, and the prioritization of wealth over merit in U.S. immigration policy.