President Donald Trump 's new "Gold Card" immigration program marks a major shift in U.S. visa policy, creating a fast-track path for wealthy individuals willing to pay significant sums of money to live and work in the United States.
The Gold Card initiative, formalized through a September executive order , offers expedited immigrant visas to individuals who make significant financial contributions to the U.S. government. It targets high-net-worth applicants, replacing existing visa routes for top-tier immigrants and potentially attracting a new class of foreign investor. It is a very different path from the traditional green card, which remains the primary avenue for lawful permanent residence through employment, family sponsorship, or refugee and asylum programs.
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