Trump Gold Card (Gold Card Program, Form I-140G)

Year establishedPublished

2025

Governing lawPublished

Executive Order 14351 'The Gold Card' (19 Sep 2025), operating within INA §203(b)(1)(A) (EB-1A) and §203(b)(2) (EB-2 / National Interest Waiver)

Responsible authorityPublished

U.S. Department of Commerce (gift and program), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services / DHS (petition), U.S. Department of State (immigrant visa)

What the program providesPublished

A US$1 million gift to the US government that serves as the basis for an EB-1 or EB-2 green card with a path to citizenship

No governed customer claim is present for this section.

Minimum ageUnknown

Unknown

Clean criminal record requiredPublished

Yes

Local health insurance requiredPublished

No

Nationality restrictionsPublished

No

Basic eligibilityPublished

Unrestricted gift of US$1,000,000 to the U.S. Department of Commerce after passing DHS vetting, plus a US$15,000 processing fee; the gift serves as evidence for an EB-1 or EB-2 immigrant petition

Generational limitPublished

Not applicable

Family sponsorshipPublished

Yes

Spouse includedPublished

Yes

Children includedPublished

Yes

Child age limitPublished

21 years

ChildrenPublished

Unmarried children under 21. Each family member needs a separate US$15,000 fee and US$1,000,000 gift.

No governed customer claim is present for this section.

Processing timeUnknown

Unknown

Can apply without travelingPublished

Yes

How you applyPublished

Online at trumpcard.gov, then Form I-140G through a USCIS online account; immigrant visa interview afterward

Required in-person stepPublished

Immigrant visa interview (with medical exam and biometrics) at a U.S. consulate, then entry to the U.S. to activate the green card

What the processing time measuresPublished

No published processing time. The program site says it 'should take weeks', but only about one approval was confirmed by mid-2026 (USCIS disclosure in AAUP v. DHS litigation)

Official application routePublished

https://www.uscis.gov/i-140g

Minimum investmentPublished

$1,000,000

Minimum passive investment (July 2026)Published

$1,000,000

Minimum active investment (July 2026)Published

None required

Processing feePublished

$15,000

Application feePublished

None required

Total cost to applyPublished

$15,000

Monthly income requiredPublished

None required

Monthly pension income requiredPublished

None required

Monthly rental income requiredPublished

None required

Savings requiredPublished

None required

Proof of sufficient fundsPublished

No

Local bank deposit requiredPublished

No

Minimum local bank depositPublished

None required

Minimum investment as published (Sept 2026)Published

USD 1,000,000 nonrefundable gift to the U.S. Department of Commerce (plus USD 15,000 DHS fee)

Other investment routes (Sept 2026)Published

Corporate Gold Card: USD 2,000,000 per sponsored employee, 1% annual maintenance fee, 5% transfer fee when reassigned to a new employee. Platinum Card: USD 5,000,000, waitlist only (would allow up to 270 days a year in the US without tax on foreign income; needs legislation).

Fees paidPublished

Before approval

Cost notesPublished

US$15,000 nonrefundable DHS processing fee per person (principal, spouse and each child). US$1,000,000 gift per person, paid after vetting and not refundable (corporate sponsor: US$2,000,000 per employee plus 1% annual maintenance and 5% transfer fee). Standard State Department visa fees may apply on top.

Stay required to keep statusPublished

180 days/year

Physical presence requiredPublished

Yes

In-country visit requiredPublished

Yes

Move-in windowUnknown

Unknown

Length of residencyUnknown

Unknown

Residency is lifetimePublished

Yes

RenewablePublished

Yes

Maximum durationUnknown

Unknown

Maximum duration is lifetimePublished

Yes

Stay rule (Sept 2026)Published

Green card holders must keep the U.S. as their home; long absences (over 6 months, and especially over 1 year without a re-entry permit) risk losing status. Scored at 180 days a year per founder ruling 8.

Tax residency rulePublished

Foreign individuals are tax residents if they are lawful permanent residents ("green card" holders) or meet the substantial presence test (generally 183 days over a 3-year period)

Personal income taxPublished

range between 10%-37%

Time to permanent residencyPublished

Immediate

Time to citizenshipPublished

5 years

Work for a local employerPublished

Yes

Start a businessPublished

Yes

Remote or freelance workPublished

Yes

Local healthcare accessPublished

Yes

University accessPublished

Yes

Can buy landPublished

Yes

Local bankingPublished

Yes

Permanent residence timeline basisPublished

Immediate upon approval

Citizenship timeline basisPublished

Years stated

Investment note (Sept 2026)Published

Open since Dec 2025. Uses existing EB-1/EB-2 visa numbers, so per-country backlogs (India, China) still apply. As of mid-2026: 338 requests, 59 petitions filed, about one approval confirmed. AAUP v. DHS (D.D.C., filed Feb 2026) challenges its legality; no injunction as of mid-2026.

Plan B note (Sept 2026)Published

Green card, not a visa that lapses: holders are taxed on worldwide income and must live in the U.S. Citizenship after 5 years of permanent residence with at least 30 months physically present. The gift is not refundable, even if the petition is denied, and the program's legality is being challenged in court.

Official program websitePublished

https://trumpcard.gov/

Investment source (Sept 2026)Published

https://trumpcard.gov/ | https://www.uscis.gov/i-140g

Plan B sources (Sept 2026)Published

https://trumpcard.gov/ | https://www.uscis.gov/i-140g | https://www.rnlawgroup.com/the-gold-card-program-20-frequently-asked-questions-how-practical-is-it-right-now/ | https://mshahlaw.com/gold-card-litigation-update-338-requests-59-petitions-and-a-motion-to-dismiss-that-carefully-avoids-the-merits/

Every fact on this page comes from the CitizensOS Mobility Asset Database (Sep 21, 2026 edition). A blank is shown as Unknown.