Applications opened on Dec. 10 for the Trump administration’s new Gold Card program that expedites visas for wealthy individuals.
The program, initiated by President Donald Trump, will fast-track those whom the administration believes will be an asset to the United States economy.
Here’s what to know about the program.
How the Program Works
The program, which will be administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, will offer expedited permanent residency for noncitizens if they donate $1 million to the country, pass a background check, and pay a $15,000 processing fee to the Department of Homeland Security.
The program accepts individual applicants and includes a corporate component. Businesses that wish to participate in the program would be required to donate $2 million to the United States and pay the $15,000 processing fee….