News Alert: Trump administration introduces new Gold Card path to permanent residency
Image: Google Gemini. On December 10, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the new form, I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program, petition for an immigrant visa under the Gold Card Program established by Executive Order. Learn more in our News Alert.
A major shift in U.S. immigration policy is underway with the introduction of The Gold Card via executive order, signed by the President on September 19, 2025. This new program aims to attract highly qualified immigrants—specifically, successful entrepreneurs, investors, and business people—who can immediately benefit the American economy.
What is The Gold Card Program?
The Gold Card is an expedited immigrant visa program overseen by the Secretary of Commerce. Its core purpose is to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals who demonstrate their commitment to U.S. interests by making a significant financial gift to the Nation.
The Big Ask (The Gift):
Individual: A $1 million unrestricted gift to the Department of Commerce.
Corporation/Entity Sponsored: A $2 million unrestricted gift for the principal beneficiary (plus $1 million for any accompanying spouse/children also requesting a Gold Card).
The Benefit: This gift acts as evidence of eligibility for high-priority, employment-based immigrant visa classifications, such as aliens of extraordinary ability or exceptional ability (with a National Interest Waiver), leading to an expedited path for a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
Where the Money Goes: The funds will be deposited in a separate Treasury fund and used by the Department of Commerce to promote American commerce and industry.
5 Steps to the Gold Card
Register on trumpcard.gov and pay a nonrefundable $15,000 application fee per person.
Complete and submit form I-140G online (no paper filing option) upon confirmation and receipt of payment by USCIS.
Once all the information provided is verified by USCIS, applicants will then be instructed to pay the required “gift.” Applicants must have sufficient funds for the required $1M or $2M gift (and prove they were obtained through lawful means).
Attend a biometrics appointment or interview if one were required.
After the I-140G petition is approved, applicants abroad must complete consular processing with the Department of State to receive the immigrant visa and enter the U.S. as a permanent resident. Presumably, if the applicant is in the United States, they would undergo adjustment of status.
Who Can File?
An Individual filing on their own behalf (Self-Petitioner).
A Corporation or Similar Entity filing on behalf of an individual.
What else should I know?
This is a new process and additional procedures and guidance may be needed to ensure a successful outcome. Immigration law is dynamic and most decisions are based on officer discretion, thus, use this post for information and not as legal advice. For more information, visit the Federal Register notice on the Gold Card Program and the USCIS website for the new form I-140G. This is a novel process so stay tuned as we monitor this development. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr and TikTok, for up-to-date immigration news.
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