The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced Form I-140G, the Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program, a new pathway established under Executive Order 14351 by President Trump.

Starting December 10, 2025, applicants must first register at trumpcard.gov and receive a submission acceptance confirmation. Only then will USCIS invite them to file Form I-140G online. The filing fee is $15,000 per person, covering the principal applicant and any spouse or children. This fee is non-refundable and separate from the required Gold Card gift.

The Gold Card program targets high-net-worth individuals seeking an expedited route to U.S. permanent residence. Applicants must make a substantial, unrestricted gift to the U.S. Department of Commerce:

• $1 million for individual applicants
• $2 million if a corporation sponsors an employee
• An additional $1 million gift for each accompanying family member

Importantly, applicants must still meet existing immigration criteria, specifically EB-1A (extraordinary ability) or EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). The program does not bypass normal eligibility standards or legal requirements.

Even with an approved Gold Card petition, applicants must remain admissible under U.S. immigration law, pass criminal and security background checks, and comply with sanctions screening. The program does not create new immigrant visa numbers, so employment-based visa caps and per-country limits still apply. Applicants from countries with visa backlogs may face delays.

While the Gold Card offers a potentially faster pathway for wealthy applicants, it is not a guaranteed green card and involves significant financial and legal considerations.

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