Trump Launches $1 Million 'gold Card' Immigration Visas

Thursday, December 11, 2025

President Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1m. The card will give buyers a "direct path to Citizenship ... "

Posted by REDIAL at 01:31 PM | 17 COMMENTS | permalink

Step right up and buy your way into America with your new Trump Gold Card, brought to you by the con men selling out America to the highest bidder and wrecking the economy.

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-- Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) Dec 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM

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So, the only vetting being done seems to be that they can afford the card?

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-10 09:36 PM

@#1

From the cited article ...

... The Gold Card scheme promises US residency in "record time" and will require a $1m fee which is "evidence that the individual will substantially benefit the United States", the programme's website said. ...

So, the vetting seems to be based upon whether or not the person can afford the fee?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-10 09:38 PM

For $10m you can get the "Platinum Card", which comes with a White House Happy Meal and a pardon.

#3 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-12-10 09:42 PM

@#3 ... For $10m you can get the "Platinum Card", which comes with a White House Happy Meal and a pardon. ...

My guess would be that fmr Honduras Pres Hernandez's pardon cost more than that.

But that's just a guess.

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-10 09:50 PM

So, the only vetting being done seems to be that they can afford the card?

#1 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER

"direct path to Citizenship for all qualified and vetted people. SO EXCITING! Our Great American ompanies can finally keep their invaluable Talent,"

Try, just try ... Read, Think a little then post ...

#5 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-12-10 10:08 PM

You're a ------- ------, you ------- clown.

#6 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-12-10 10:10 PM

Wonder how many "oligarchs" will escape Putin's hellscape for this?
How many cartel leaders?
How many bloodthirsty dictators?

Got a million bucks? Kiss a fat, bald-headed pedo's ass? COME ON DOWN!

#7 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-12-10 10:13 PM

Payments directly to DJT, keep the government out of the process.

#8 | Posted by Charliecharles at 2025-12-10 10:26 PM

@#5 ... vetted people ..

I saw that.

And it is why I asked about the "vetting" that Pres Trump is doing.

His comments (as I noted in #2) seem to indicate an emphasis upon the ability to buy the card, and not any other vetting.

From the cited article ...

... When Trump first unveiled the plan he described the visas as similar to green cards, which allow immigrants of various income levels to live and work permanently in the US. Green card holders typically become eligible for citizenship after five years.

But the Gold Card is aimed specifically at "high-level" professionals, Trump said, emphasising, "we want people that are productive".

"The people that can pay $5m, they're going to create jobs," Trump said. "It's going to sell like crazy. It's a bargain." ...

So, it seems, if you have the money, you can buy your way into the US and avoid ICE.

#9 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-10 10:30 PM

And it is why I asked about the "vetting" that Pres Trump is doing.

They have to write a short essay on how perfect and awesome Lewzer is, in all aspects of life.

#10 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-12-10 10:37 PM

#72 There are nearly 80,000 people of Somali descent in MN. About 78% live in Mpls. 58% of the Somali population was born in the US, and 87% of the foreign born are naturalized citizens. Since Walz (not Waltz you ignoramus) won by nearly 200,000 votes, please explain how the Somali vote put him over the top. But please, continue to open your mouth when you haven't a clue, and continue to confirn you are a member of the "poorly educated" tribe that Trump so loves.

#79 | Posted by Chantresse at 2025-12-03 07:20 PM | Reply | Flag: (Choose) | Newsworthy 1

#11 | Posted by rstybeach11 at 2025-12-10 10:56 PM

Does this thing really have his picture on it???

#12 | Posted by madbomber at 2025-12-12 11:05 AM

If these people are so valuable to US interests, why are we not paying them to come here?

#13 | Posted by madbomber at 2025-12-12 11:06 AM

Does this thing really have his picture on it???

Why wouldn't it? He needs his name and picture on everything. Is the thing he's holding in his little hands not the real thing?

He's putting his picture on the new national park passes as well.

#14 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-12-12 11:44 AM

"Why wouldn't it? He needs his name and picture on everything. Is the thing he's holding in his little hands not the real thing?"

He is literally the epitome of an Instagram influencer. And he's the president.

It's embarrassing.

#15 | Posted by madbomber at 2025-12-12 12:07 PM

Every single second that passes with that incontinent, incompetent imbecile in office isn't embarrassing, it's humiliating.

#16 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-12-12 08:22 PM

AI Overview
To get a Trump Gold Card, you need to apply via trumpcard.gov, pay a $15,000 DHS processing fee, undergo vetting, and make a substantial donation: $1 million for individuals, $2 million for corporate-sponsored employees, plus another $1 million for each accompanying dependent (spouse/child), all after approval, for a fast-tracked U.S. residency path (EB-1/EB-2).
Key Requirements
Application: Apply online at TrumpCard.gov, selecting Individual or Corporate.
Processing Fee: A non-refundable $15,000 DHS fee per person (applicant + dependents).
Donation (After Approval):
Individual: $1 million gift to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Corporate: $2 million gift for a sponsored employee.
Dependents: Each dependent (spouse/child) also requires a $1 million gift and $15k fee.
Vetting: Complete a background check and security screening by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Visa Category: Successful applicants receive residency under existing EB-1 (extraordinary ability) or EB-2 (national interest waiver) categories.
Documentation: Provide financial disclosures and source-of-funds proof.

#17 | Posted by MSgt at 2025-12-13 12:41 PM

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