What to know about Trump’s gold card program

Published December 11, 2025 10:38am ET



President Donald Trump launched a website in line with his vision for a federal visa program that admits thousands of immigrants to the United States every year. 

In February, Trump revealed his intention to create a “gold card” that could be sold to immigrants for a high price, affording them work privileges and giving them a path to citizenship. The plan modifies the EB-5 immigrant visa program, which afforded over 12,000 foreign investors legal entry into the country during fiscal 2024.

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