WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump launched an immigration Gold Card and announced $100,000 fees for H-1B visa applicants, with executive orders he signed in the Oval Office on Sept. 19.
He said the orders will “reduce our taxes greatly and hopefully bring some great people into our country.”
Foreigners eligible for permanent resident status and interested in a Gold Card will pay an unspecified, nonrefundable processing fee, undergo comprehensive vetting by the Department of Homeland Security, and pay a $1 million contribution to receive expedited U.S. residency.
Those selected for inclusion in the program will receive EB-1 or EB-2 visas, as determined by the background review. All visas, including the Gold Card, are revocable based on national security risks and other criminal activity….