Trump’s $5M Gold Card: Green Card Plus—But No Citizenship Guarantee

Jun 12, 2025 Khushi Kumari

President Trump announced a new “Gold Card” program offering wealthy investors a premium residency pathway for a $5 million fee

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The Gold Card grants permanent residency (green card privileges) and work rights in the U.S., billed as “a higher level of sophistication than a green card”

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Trump clarified the card does not guarantee citizenship, but is a “strong path” toward naturalization

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To make it a guaranteed citizenship route, Trump noted he would need Congressional approval—an extra legislative step

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The scheme is positioned as a replacement for the EB-5 investor visa, which currently requires $800K–$1.05M investments

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Applicants can sign up via an official website, trumpcard.gov, joining a waitlist by submitting basic details and proof of funds

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Aimed at wealthy foreigners, Trump expects the card to attract job creators who will invest, spend, and employ in the U.S

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