What You Should Know About The Trump Gold Card

1. Introduction

A brand-new "Donation-Based Green Card" program: Fast-track your U.S. permanent residency with a non-refundable government donation starting from $1 million. Donate only after approval. This is the ultimate premium and expedited immigration pathway designed for global High-Net-Worth Investors.

2. Eligibility

● Individual Mode: at least USD 1 million in liquid assets with explainable legitimate sources (e.g., salary, dividends, real estate sales, loans, gifts, etc.)

● Corporate Mode: at least USD 2 million in liquid assets with explainable legitimate sources

● Source of Funds: The legal source of the donation must have a clear path and be supported by tax records

● Donation Payment: Upon approval, a donation of USD 1 million / USD 2 million must be remitted to the designated account of the U.S. Department of Commerce

● Background: The applicant must be in good health, have no criminal record (in both their country of citizenship and country of long-term residence), and have no sensitive background

● Dependents: To include family members in the application, an additional donation of USD 1 million is required for each added dependent. Each dependent must also pay a USD 15,000 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) processing fee

Important Notes:

○ Risk Acknowledgment: Prior to signing, applicants must sign a risk acknowledgment form, confirming their understanding of the project's overall risks and that Globe (the agency) is not responsible for the applicant's investment outcome

○ Corporate Sponsors: A corporate sponsor can apply for multiple employees simultaneously, requiring an annual fee of 1% (USD 20,000) per person. The corporate sponsor can also cease sponsoring a specific employee and use the previously approved donation amount to sponsor a new employee without needing to donate another USD 2 million. However, a transfer fee of 5% (USD 100,000) per person is required, which includes the new DHS processing fee. Depending on the specific circumstances of each employee, minor additional fees may be payable to the U.S. Department of State. Furthermore, the new employee must pass a new security background check

3. Acquired Status/Visa

U.S. Permanent Green Card

Work: Allowed

4. Add Dependents

● Spouse

● Unmarried children under 21 years of age

How is the CSPA (Child Status Protection Act) age of dependent children calculated?

CSPA Age = [Actual Age at the time the priority date becomes current OR Actual Age at the time of I-140 approval (whichever is later)] - [I-140 Processing Time]

Note: Every family member should be included in the initial application to ensure they enjoy all the privileges of the Gold Card Program, including expedited processing. For each additional dependent (spouse or unmarried child under 21), the following extra costs apply:

○ Donation: An additional USD 1 million per person

○ DHS Processing Fee: An additional USD 15,000 per person

5. Conditions of Renewal

N/A

6. Conditions of Maintaining

Conditions of Permanent Residence N/A

Conditions to Maintain PR

● Meet Residence Requirements:

○ It is recommended to enter the U.S. once every six months and be able to provide basic proof of living and economic ties to the U.S.

○ If the U.S. address changes, it must be promptly reported to the Department of Homeland Security.

● No Criminal Record.

● Fulfill Tax Compliance normally.

● Selective Service: Male residents between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service System.

Conditions to Citizenship

● Be at least 18 years old.

● Have held a legal Green Card for 5 years.

● Meet Residence Requirements:

○ Have accumulated at least 30 months of actual physical presence in the U.S. during the 5 years prior to filing the application.

○ Have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where the application is filed.

○ Maintain continuous residence in the U.S. from the time of application to the time of formal naturalization.

● Possess basic English reading, writing, and speaking skills, and demonstrate knowledge of basic U.S. history and civics.

● Maintain a good moral character and adhere to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and laws.

7. Residency Requirement

Suggested to land once every half year to provide proof of basic life and economic ties.

8. Net Cost

For the entire application process (I-140G Phase + DS-260 Phase):

● Individual Application: Approx. $1.05 million USD

● Corporate Application: Approx. $2.05 million USD

Note: For corporate applications, an annual fee of 1% (USD 20,000) per sponsored employee is required in the future.

9. Processing Time (2 years and 6months)

Phase	Description	Estimated Timeline
Step I	Officially initiate the application system	Approx. 2 weeks
Step II	Submit I-140G & Official background check	Approx. 3-4 months
Step III	Approval & Donation Payment	Approx. 2 weeks
Step IV	Sign Contract to Initiate Project	Approx. 2 weeks
Step V	Submit DS-260 & Wait for Priority Date	Regarding priority dates (using Mainland China applicants as an example), applicants must follow the EB-1 (approx. 2 years) or EB-2/NIW (approx. 4-5 years) backlog requirements, depending on the actual application situation.
Step VI	Approval & Medical Exam & Interview	Approx. 2 months
Completion of the entire application process: approximately 2 years and 6 months
Step VII	Applicant enters the U.S. to receive Green Card	Approx. 2 months

10. Program Advantages

● Zero Threshold & Risk-Free: No requirements for language skills, education, age, or business background. Under the "approve first, donate later" model, your capital is completely safe until your green card is officially secured.

● Lightning-Fast Processing: Benefit from an exclusive, expedited executive review channel that completely bypasses the unpredictable, years-long backlogs of traditional employment-based immigration paths.

● Immediate Permanent Green Card: Skip the unstable "conditional green card" phase. Applicants receive an unconditional permanent green card upon approval, giving the entire family instant access to top-tier U.S. education and employment.

11. Why Globevisa

● Decade-Long U.S. Expertise: Backed by over ten years of industry-leading success in complex U.S. immigration tracks (including EB-5, EB-1A, NIW, and L-1A), giving us unparalleled regulatory insight into this brand-new policy.

● Mastery of Complex Source of Funds: Globevisa possesses the industry's most sophisticated legal and financial frameworks to cleanly trace, document, and present your source of wealth, ensuring compliance with strict DHS standards.

● Rigorous "Magnifying Glass" Audit: Our proprietary multi-tiered internal review system audits every document and fund path before submission, minimizing the risk of rejections or official requests for evidence (RFEs).

Advanced Learning

1. Program Evolution

On September 19, 2025, Executive Order 14351 "The Gold Card" was signed by the President.

In November 2025, USCIS published Form I-140G and filing instructions.

On December 10, 2025, program officially opened for applications.

2. Program Bill

Executive Order 14351, signed by President Donald Trump on September 19, 2025, formally established the Gold Card visa program. It authorizes a new pathway where a significant voluntary financial "gift" to the United States serves as evidence to satisfy the "exceptional ability" and "national benefit" requirements of the existing EB-1 and EB-2 immigrant visa classifications. This Executive Order constitutes the core legal foundation of the current U.S. donation-based permanent residency framework.

The Gold Card – The White House

3. Advantage of the Country/Region

● Global Economic & Financial Hub: Holding a U.S. permanent green card grants unparalleled access to the world’s largest consumer market, a robust corporate venture capital ecosystem, and stable Western financial infrastructures.

● Gold-Standard Education Systems: Your children gain access to the world's most prestigious Ivy League universities and top-tier public school systems as domestic students, significantly increasing admission rates while cutting tuition costs compared to international students.

● Unrestricted Career & Lifestyle Freedom: Green card holders enjoy absolute freedom to live, work, and launch businesses anywhere within the United States without the restrictions of employer-tied visas, alongside enjoying comprehensive social security and healthcare networks.

4. Program Advantages

● Zero Threshold, Extremely Simple: No need to start or run a business, approval precedes the donation, and there are no language, skill, age, or business background requirements. You can start the process as long as you meet the funding requirements.

● Lightning-Fast Approval, Fast Track: Exclusive access to the Trump Gold Card expedited review channel, completely saying goodbye to the long and uncertain review cycles of traditional EB programs.

● One-Step Permanent Green Card: Avoid the awkward transition period of a "conditional green card." Get a U.S. Permanent Green Card upon approval, allowing the whole family to immediately enjoy all national benefits, such as the freedom to work in the U.S. and access top-tier public education.

● Flexible Dual-Mode, A Boon for Enterprises: Supports both individual streamlined applications (lowest cost) or corporate sponsorship (can submit for multiple executives simultaneously, simple capital logic, and sponsor quotas are recyclable).

5. Why Globevisa

● Confidence Rooted in U.S. Programs: We have over ten years of operational experience with mature EB-5 investment programs, U.S. highly skilled programs (EB1A/NIW), and U.S. L1A, E2, and B1/B2 programs. Our historical success rate leads the industry. We possess top-tier professional acumen and practical execution capabilities regarding the new Gold Card policy.

● Profound Professional Team Experience: With a history of over 20 years, Globe possesses the industry's most professional and mature capabilities for explaining complex funding paths and finalizing cases. Using a gold-standard approach, Globe initiates exclusive assessments for clients to facilitate their global expansion.

● Ultimate Internal Review: We have pioneered a multiple cross-review mechanism. We ensure that every path of a client's funds and every piece of supporting documentation can withstand the most rigorous scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).