Investment Details for Trump Gold Card
Understand the Financial Pathway to U.S. Residency
The Trump Gold Card is a newly introduced investment-based residency program that replaces the EB-5 Visa. Under this program, applicants must invest $5 million to secure a U.S. Green Card. However, the details on how this investment will be allocated remain unclear. Key questions include whether the funds will go directly to the U.S. government or be required for business investment and whether job creation is necessary.
Direct Payment vs. Business Investment?
As of now, the U.S. government has not confirmed whether the $5 million investment will be:
✅ A Direct Payment to the U.S. Government
- Some reports suggest that investors may need to pay directly into the U.S. Treasury, contributing to reducing the national budget deficit.
- If true, this would resemble citizenship-by-investment programs in countries like Portugal, Malta, or the UAE, where a direct financial contribution secures residency.
- This model would be simpler for investors as it removes the need to manage an active business.
✅ An Investment in U.S. Businesses
- Alternatively, investors may be required to invest in private-sector projects or government-approved businesses.
- This could include sectors like real estate, infrastructure, or startups, similar to the EB-5 model but with potentially fewer restrictions.
- If a business investment is required, investors may have more flexibility in choosing their investment vehicles.
📌 The final structure of the program is expected to be clarified when official guidelines are released.