Summary
President Donald Trump has launched a new immigration program called the Gold Card visa that aims to reshape the U.S. immigration system. Applicants can apply online through the Trumpcard.gov site, with a processing fee of $15,000. The program targets skilled workers and requires applicants to meet financial and employment-based immigration criteria.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced the launch of the Gold Card visa program through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Applicants can submit Form I-140G on the Trumpcard.gov website.
- The program requires a $15,000 processing fee for expedited service.
- Gold Card applicants must meet existing EB-1A or EB-2 criteria for immigration.
- Applicants need to show substantial financial resources, like a net worth of $1 million or $2 million for corporation-sponsored applications.
- Evidence of funds can include bank statements, tax returns, and other financial records.
- The application asks for details on the source of funds and checks for any criminal activities like money laundering.
- The program utilizes the existing visa allocation system without creating a new visa category.
