Washington: President Donald Trump's administration officially launched his 'Trump Gold Card' visa programme on Wednesday to provide a pathway, with a steep price, for non-U.S. citizens to get expedited permission to live in the United States.

The website Trumpcard.gov, complete with an \"apply now\" button, allows interested applicants to pay a $15,000 fee to the Department of Homeland Security for speedy processing.

After going through a background check or vetting process, applicants must then make a \"contribution\" -- the website also calls it a \"gift\" -- of $1 million to get the visa, similar to a \"Green Card,\" which allows them to live and work in the United States.

\"Basically it's a Green Card, but much better. Much more powerful, a much stronger path,\" Trump told reporter

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