Trump Introduces Fast-Track Immigration Visa for Wealthy Applicants
President Donald Trump has officially announced the launch of the "Golden Card", a new immigration pathway that enables foreigners to secure U.S. residency quickly in exchange for a payment of one million dollars, or two million dollars for companies sponsoring foreign employees.
During an event at the White House, Trump described the initiative as "very exciting for me and for the country," as he unveiled the official website for the visa, trumpcard.gov, where applications can be submitted directly.
* How Does the Golden Card Work?
_ Initial processing fee: 15,000 dollars payable to the Department of Homeland Security.
_ Financial contribution for residency: one million dollars for individuals, and two million dollars for companies sponsoring employees.
_ Processing time: just weeks, including a personal interview and background check.
_ Visa type: EB_1 or EB_2, aimed at individuals with exceptional or outstanding abilities.
* Who Will Benefit?
According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the program is designed for "the most economically capable individuals to support the U.S. economy," and is seen as a more robust alternative to the traditional green card.
* Future Cards: "Platinum Card"
The website also mentioned the upcoming launch of the "Trump Platinum Card", available for five million dollars, which would allow applicants to stay in the U.S. for up to 270 days without their foreign income being subject to U.S. taxes.
* Economic Context
The program was created as an alternative to the EB_5 investor visa, aiming to attract billions of dollars to bolster the U.S. economy and reduce national debt.
The announcement has sparked debates about providing benefits exclusively to the most qualified immigrants, as opposed to the traditional green card system.
With the "Trump Golden Visa", the path to the American dream appears to be expedited, available for a price of just one million dollars!
