Trump Introduces Fast-Track Immigration Visa for Wealthy Applicants
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially announced the launch of the "Golden Card" visa, a new immigration pathway that allows foreigners to secure U.S. residency in record time in exchange for a payment of one million dollars. Businesses can also sponsor foreign employees for a fee of two million dollars.
During an event at the White House, Trump described the program as "very exciting for me and for the country," while the official visa website, trumpcard.gov, has been launched for direct applications.
* How Does the Golden Card Work?
_ Initial Processing Fee: $15,000 payable to the Department of Homeland Security.
_ Financial Contribution for Residency: $1 million for individuals, and $2 million for companies sponsoring employees.
_ Processing Time: Just a few weeks, including a personal interview and security 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 serves as an enhanced version of the traditional green card.
* Upcoming Cards: "Platinum" Visa
The site has also mentioned the future launch of the "Trump Platinum Card," available for $5 million, which will allow candidates 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 is intended as an alternative to the EB-5 investor visa, aiming to attract billions of dollars to support the U.S. economy and reduce the national debt.
The announcement has sparked debate over granting privileges exclusively to select immigrants, as opposed to the traditional green card system.
With the "Trump Golden Card," the path to the American dream appears to be expedited, available for just one million dollars!
