Trump Gold and Platinum Card
(EB-1A / EB-2 NIW)
The “Trump Gold and Platinum Card” (EB-1A / EB-2 NIW) is a U.S. permanent residency program offering Green Cards to applicants and their families through significant financial gifts. It allows recipients to live, work, and study in the U.S., with no language or job offer requirements. Standard processing takes about 12 months, with faster processing available through premium options. Contributions range from USD 1M to 5M, with higher levels offering extended stays and tax advantages.
Trump Gold and Platinum Card Benefits
Residency and Family Inclusion
- A fast-track pathway to obtain permanent residency in the United States.
- Unconditional Green Card (permanent residence status) for the applicant and dependents (including a spouse and children under 21).
Travel and Quality of Life
- Right to live, work, and study in the United States and eventually pursue citizenship (after 5 years of residence in the USA).
Ease of Access
- No language requirement.
- No labor certification requirement & no job offer requirement.
- Estimated overall processing time: 12 months.
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Trump Gold and Platinum Card Requirements
- Individuals recognized for their abilities in business
- Eligibility Criteria:
- A gift of USD 1 million for individual applicants to obtain a “Gold Card”
- A gift of minimum USD 2 million for companies making a gift on behalf of an individual to obtain a “Corporate Gold Card”.
- A gift of USD 5 million to obtain a “Platinum Card”, allowing holders to spend up to 270 days per year in the USA without being subject to US taxes on non-US income
- The estimated processing time of 12 months can be greatly reduced if applicants opt for premium processing.
Applicant’s Requirements (Beneficiary)
The Executive Order stipulates that the Gold Card “gifts” shall be considered sufficient evidence of eligibility for – among other categories – a National Interest Waiver (NIW).
- The Executive order states that: “In adjudicating visa applications, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, consistent with applicable law, treat the gift specified in subsection
(a) of this section as evidence of eligibility under 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(1)(A), of exceptional business ability and national benefit under 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(2)(A), and of eligibility for a national-interest waiver under 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(2)(B).” (Source: The White House)
- Must provide proof of lawful source of funds used for the Gift.
Trump Gold and Platinum Card Process
Approx. 12 Months
Due Diligence And Application
- Submit the completed application forms, required documents, and processing fees.
- The applicant must be eligible for lawful permanent resident status, admissible to the United States, and a visa must be available.
- Obtain an approval.
Approval And Investment
- After approval, make a gift in the requisite amount.
- File for the immigrant visa/adjustment of status allowing the applicant and their family members to obtain their green cards.
- Note that the time for obtaining the immigrant visas will vary and can be longer for investors from countries experiencing a backlog due to high EB-2 Green Card demand.
Residency
The applicant receives a United States Immigrant Visa and will be treated similarly to other permanent residents and citizens.
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Trump Gold and Platinum Card FAQ
What is the Trump Gold Card?
The Trump Gold Card is a U.S. permanent residency program that gets you and your family Green Cards through a financial gift of USD 1 million for individuals or USD 2 million for corporate sponsorship. This program works through the EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visa categories, so you can live, work, and study anywhere in the United States. No language tests or job offers needed.
What is the Trump Platinum Card?
The Trump Platinum Card is the upgraded version requiring a USD 5 million gift. You get all the Gold Card benefits plus some serious tax perks, you can spend up to 270 days per year in the USA without paying U.S. taxes on income you make outside the country. This works well for wealthy individuals who want U.S. residency but still have global business interests.
How much does the Trump Gold Card cost?
The Trump Gold Card costs USD 1 million if you're applying as an individual. If a company is sponsoring you through the Corporate Gold Card, that's USD 2 million. These aren't refundable. They're gifts you make to qualify for U.S. permanent residency. As of now, the mechanism behind the donation is not known but we do understand that in case of refusal, the amount will be reimbursed.
How much does the Trump Platinum Card cost?
The Trump Platinum Card needs a gift of USD 5 million. The higher amount gets you extra benefits like longer stays (up to 270 days per year) and better tax treatment on money you make outside the U.S.
What are the Trump Gold Card benefits?
You get an unconditional Green Card for yourself, your spouse, and kids under 21. That means permanent U.S. residency for your whole family. You can live anywhere in the States, work for anyone (or yourself), and study wherever you want. You can apply for citizenship after 5 years. No language tests, no job requirements, and the whole thing takes about 12 months.
What are the Trump Platinum Card benefits?
Everything from the Gold Card, plus special tax treatment. You can be in the United States for up to 270 days each year without the U.S. government taxing your foreign income. This is huge for international business owners and wealthy families who make money in multiple countries.
Can my family get Green Cards through the Trump Gold Card?
Yes, absolutely. Your spouse and any unmarried kids under 21 get unconditional Green Cards along with you. Your whole family can live, work, and study in the United States together.
Can I work in the United States with the Trump Gold Card?
Yes, you can work anywhere doing anything. Your Green Card gives you complete work freedom, any employer, any industry, start your own company, whatever you want. No extra permits or sponsorships needed.
What are the Trump Gold Card requirements?
You need to make a gift of USD 1 million (or USD 2 million if a company is sponsoring you). You should be recognized for your business abilities. You have to show where your money came from legally. And you need to meet standard U.S. immigration requirements, basically, you can't have serious criminal issues or other things that would make you inadmissible.
What are the Trump Gold Card visa requirements?
You need to show exceptional business ability under the EB-1A or EB-2 NIW categories. Make the required financial gift, prove your money comes from legal sources, pass standard background checks, and make sure there's a visa available for people from your country. No language skills, no job offer, no employer needed.
Do I need a job offer for the Trump Gold Card?
Nope. This is one of the big advantages, you don't need an employer to sponsor you or any labor certification. You get permanent U.S. residency through the gift program, and then you're free to work however you want.
Is there a language requirement for the Trump Gold Card?
No language requirement at all. You don't need to speak English or take any language tests to get or keep your permanent residency.
Do I need to prove my source of funds?
Yes, you have to document where your money came from. U.S. immigration wants to see that your gift comes from legal sources, business income, investments, inheritance, whatever, to make sure everything complies with anti-money laundering rules.
How long does the Trump Gold Card visa process take?
About 12 months from start to finish. You can make this faster with premium processing options, which makes it one of the quicker ways to get U.S. permanent residency if you're a business professional.
What is the Trump Gold Card application process?
There are three main steps. First, you submit your application forms, documents, and fees for review and approval. Second, you make the required gift and file for your immigrant visa or status adjustment. Third, you get your U.S. Immigrant Visa and permanent resident status for you and your family.
Can I expedite the Trump Gold Card processing time?
Yes, there are premium processing options that cut down the standard 12-month timeline quite a bit. If you need things done faster, you can pay for expedited services, though the exact timeframes and costs depend on your situation and what USCIS can handle at the time.
What happens after my Trump Gold Card is approved?
After approval, you make your gift (USD 1 million individual or USD 2 million corporate). Then you file for your immigrant visa or adjustment of status. Once that goes through, you and your family get your Green Cards and can start living in the United States as permanent residents.
Is the Trump Gold Card investment refundable?
No, it's not an investment, it's a gift. The USD 1 million (or USD 2 million for corporate) doesn't come back. Unlike the EB-5 program where you invest and get your money back later, these funds stay with the program permanently.
What is the 5 million dollar Trump Card?
That's the Trump Platinum Card. You gift USD 5 million and get the premium version with all the standard Green Card benefits plus special tax perks. You can stay in the U.S. up to 270 days per year without paying U.S. taxes on income from outside the country.
What is the Corporate Gold Card?
The Corporate Gold Card lets companies make the gift on behalf of individuals. It needs USD 2 million from the company (compared to USD 1 million for individuals). This gives businesses a way to help their top people, executives, or partners get U.S. Green Cards.
Can my company pay for my Trump Gold Card?
Yes, through the Corporate Gold Card program. Your company makes a minimum gift of USD 2 million on your behalf. This lets businesses help valued employees or partners get U.S. permanent residency as part of their compensation package.
What visa category is the Trump Gold Card?
It works through two U.S. visa categories: EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability in Business) and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). An Executive Order treats the qualifying gifts as enough proof of eligibility for these employment-based immigration categories, making the path to permanent residency more straightforward.
What is the Trump Gold Card Executive Order?
The Executive Order says that gifts made through this program count as evidence of eligibility under EB-1A and EB-2 NIW visa categories. It tells the Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security to treat these gifts as proof of exceptional business ability, national benefit, and qualification for a National Interest Waiver.
How does the Trump Gold Card qualify for a National Interest Waiver?
The Executive Order states that the required gifts (USD 1 million, USD 2 million, or USD 5 million) count as enough evidence for an NIW under the EB-2 visa category. This means you skip the usual labor certification requirements.
Is the Trump Gold Card an official government program?
Yes, it's based on an official Executive Order that creates gift-based paths to permanent residency using existing U.S. immigration law. The program works within the legal framework of EB-1A and EB-2 NIW visa categories, run by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Homeland Security.
Can I get U.S. citizenship with the Trump Gold Card?
Yes, after you've been a permanent resident for 5 years, you can apply for U.S. citizenship. The Green Card you get through this program gives you the same path to naturalization as any other permanent residency status.
Where can I live with the Trump Gold Card?
Anywhere in the United States. Your Green Card doesn't restrict where you can live, pick any city or state you want. You can also travel in and out of the country freely while keeping your permanent resident status.
Can I study in the United States with the Trump Gold Card?
Yes, you can enroll in any school, college, or university in the United States. Your Green Card status qualifies you for in-state tuition at public universities (after you establish residency in that state) and gives you access to certain scholarships and financial aid that international students can't get.
What is the difference between a Trump Gold Card and Trump Golden Card?
They're the same thing. The Trup Golden card is just an informal way people refer to the Trump Gold Card, the official program for U.S. permanent residency that needs a USD 1 million gift for individuals.
What are the tax benefits of the Trump Platinum Card?
With the Platinum Card, you can be in the United States up to 270 days each year without the U.S. government taxing your foreign income. This is a big deal for international business owners and investors who make money outside the United States.
Will I be taxed on worldwide income with the Trump Gold Card?
Typically, U.S. permanent residents pay taxes on all their income worldwide. But Platinum Card holders (the USD 5 million option) have special rules that let them spend up to 270 days per year in the U.S. without paying U.S. taxes on non-U.S. income. If you have the standard Gold Card, talk to a tax professional about what you'll owe.
Are there country quotas for the Trump Gold Card?
Some countries face longer wait times because of high demand for EB-2 Green Cards. People from countries with visa backlogs, especially China and India, might wait longer to get their immigrant visas. But the Trump Gold Card program itself doesn't block any countries from applying.
What is the difference between a Trump Gold Card and EB-5?
The Trump Gold Card needs a non-refundable gift (starting at USD 1 million) with no job creation requirements and takes about 12 months. The EB-5 program needs a refundable investment (USD 800,000 or USD 1.05 million) where you have to create jobs, and it usually takes much longer. The Trump Gold Card is faster and simpler, you don't have to run a business.
Trump Gold Card vs Platinum Card: which should I choose?
Go with the Gold Card (USD 1 million) if you want permanent U.S. residency with standard benefits and plan to make the United States your main home. Pick the Platinum Card (USD 5 million) if you need to stay flexible, up to 270 days per year, with tax perks on your foreign income. The Platinum Card works better if you're running global businesses and want to avoid U.S. taxation on that income.
How do I apply for the Trump Gold Card?
Contact an immigration attorney who knows the EB-1A and EB-2 NIW categories inside and out. They'll check if you qualify, get your documents ready, and walk you through the whole process. You'll submit application forms, required documents, processing fees, and proof of where your money came from before making the gift.
Who can help me with my Trump Gold Card application?
Immigration law firms that specialize in EB-1A and EB-2 NIW cases can help, firms like Harvey Law Group, which has over 30 years of experience. Getting professional legal help makes sure your documents are right, you meet all requirements, and your permanent residency application moves along smoothly.
What documents do I need for the Trump Gold Card?
You'll need proof of where your funds came from, documentation of your business abilities, completed application forms, passport copies, birth certificates for family members, police clearances, medical exam results, and other standard immigration paperwork. Your immigration attorney will give you a complete list based on your specific situation.
How long is the Trump Gold Card valid?
The Trump Gold Card gives you permanent residency status, which means your Green Card doesn't expire as long as you follow residency rules. The physical Green Card card itself is usually issued for 10-year periods and needs to be renewed, but your permanent resident status continues indefinitely unless it gets revoked or you become a citizen.