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Trump Signs Order Launching 'Gold Card' Residency Program With $1 Million, $2 Million and $5 Million Tiers

The White House says the residency‑by‑investment plan is designed to raise more than $100 billion to help fund tax cuts.

Overview

  • Individuals can obtain U.S. residency with a $1 million contribution, while companies contributing $2 million can sponsor employees under a corporate option.
  • The $5 million Platinum Card, offered after DHS vetting, would allow up to 270 days in the U.S. without U.S. tax on non‑U.S. income, with a waitlist available on Trumpcard.gov.
  • The Trump Corporate Gold Card can be transferred between employees for a fee, and it carries DHS vetting and an annual maintenance charge.
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the initiative targets revenue exceeding $100 billion, with proceeds intended to support tax cuts.
  • The Hindustan Times, citing Bloomberg, reported a planned $100,000 H‑1B application fee as part of the administration’s broader immigration changes.