In September 19th, 2025 the President Donald Trump unveiled the Trump Gold Card benefits program which is an immigration program that offers wealthy corporations and individuals the opportunity to obtain U.S. residency.
The program, announced by executive order, ties financial contributions to green cards and possibly citizenship.
The Trump administration has described this plan as a means to increase global capital flow but critics claim that it could create a two-tiered immigration system that favors the rich.
To be eligible to receive “Trump Gold Card benefits” the applicants have to pay a non-refundable processing fee and also make an important financial contribution of $1 million for individuals and $2 million for businesses that sponsor employees.
A complete Department of Homeland Security background screening is required to be approved.
Approved applicants receive:
➤ “Fast-track green card processing” under EB-1 or EB-2 visa categories.
➤ “Direct path to lawful permanent residency.”
➤ “Opportunity to apply for U.S. citizenship” in line with existing laws.
In addition to in addition to the Gold Card, the administration has launched other immigration premium programs.It is the “Trump Platinum Card” is priced around $5 million offers benefits that include the possibility of 270 consecutive days U.S. residency annually and tax exemptions for non-U.S. sources of income.
For businesses for corporations, this Trump Corporate Gold Card lets employees be sponsored with a value of $2 million per employee and the option of transferring benefits another employee for a fee.
These programs expand on Trump Gold Card benefits and create a premium immigration path that is targeted at the world’s elite.While some believe that this program will help boost economic growth, opponents are concerned that it could cause unfairness and may redefine access to immigration as a privilege only available to those with wealth.
