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Gold Card Visa Lawyers: Wildes & Weinberg

Disclaimer:Information on this website regarding the “Gold Card” is for general purposes only. The Gold Card’s legal status is not fully settled and is likely to be subject to ongoing or future litigation, which may change how it is interpreted or applied. Applicants assume the risk that fees or payments made for the Gold Card may not be recoverable. Nothing here constitutes legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, please consult an attorney.

Apply for Trump’s Gold Card Visa With Our Help

At Wildes & Weinberg, we will provide full support for individuals and businesses interested in applying for the Gold Card Visa. Our team has decades of experience assisting foreign nationals with investment visas and can help you understand the program, meet the financial requirements, and prepare a strong application for permanent residency.

Because this visa is still developing, we stay on top of every policy update to make sure your case is always handled correctly.

Whether you plan on applying on your own or through a company contribution, we will be able to guide you through each step with simple explanations, careful planning, and personalized attention, making the entire process easier and more secure for you and your family.

Gold Card Visa

What Is the Gold Card Visa?

The Trump Gold Card Visa is a new option that allows people to apply for a Green Card through a major financial contribution. It’s designed to offer one of the quickest paths to U.S. permanent residency, although each application still needs approval and the program is still being built up.

Unlike the EB-5 visa, it does not require the investor to create jobs or invest in a business. Rather, it’s a new pathway under existing visa categories, namely the EB-1 visa (for “extraordinary ability” applicants) and EB-2 visa (for “national interest waiver” applicants).

Instead of proving through lengthy applications that you meet the already established criteria for these categories, an applicant for the Gold Card will be able to just make a substantial, non-refundable financial “gift” to the U.S. government, and become eligible for a Green Card based on that contribution, which has been determined to provide sufficient evidence that the individual will substantially benefit the United States.

Gold Card

Who can apply — the basic financial options

To be eligible, applicants generally need to meet one of these contribution choices:

  • Personally donate $1 million to the U.S. Government (“Gold Card”).
  • A company donates $2 million on behalf of an employee (“Corporate Gold Card”).
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Important Considerations Before You Apply

  • Approval is not automatic.Making the required contribution does not guarantee approval; applicants must still pass admissibility, background, and security checks.
  • Verifiable, traceable contributions.The program requires documented, verifiable contributions that will meet the program’s scrutiny.
  • Tax and residency planning.Permanent residency carries tax, reporting, and residency obligations. Coordinate early with financial and tax advisors to avoid surprises.
  • Prior immigration issues can be addressed.Past denials, inadmissibility issues, or other complications do not always disqualify an applicant. Careful preparation and waiver strategies may be available.

Gold Card Visa Benefits

  • Green Cards for you and your family:Depending on the category, your spouse and children under 21 may be able to receive permanent residency with you, giving them access to education, healthcare, and long-term opportunities in the U.S.
  • A strong foundation for citizenship:After establishing permanent residency, you may qualify for U.S. citizenship in about five years, or sooner if you’re married to and living with a U.S. citizen.
  • Donations versus job creation:As opposed to having to prove that your investment created jobs in the United States, it is a non-refundable donation to the U.S. government.
  • Gold Card and Corporate Gold Card:You can make the contribution personally, or an organization can make the contribution on an employee’s behalf.
  • Contribution replaces other requirements:Anyone who meets the requirements can make the contribution and apply for the status.

Gold Card Visa Lawyers Who Stay Ahead of Every Policy Shift

The Gold Card program is new and will evolve as agencies publish regulations and guidance. Our team at Wildes & Weinberg stays current with federal releases and policy shifts so we can provide practical, compliant advice from day one. We will:

Break down eligibility and choose the best contribution route for you.

Prepare a complete petition package tailored to agency expectations.

Coordinate with corporate, tax, and financial advisors when corporate sponsorship is involved.

Represent you in dealings with USCIS and related agencies through filing and any follow-up requests.

Why Choose Wildes & Weinberg for Your Gold Card Application

Selecting the right legal partner matters. At Wildes & Weinberg, you will receive:

  • Proven experience in complex immigration and investment-based matters.
  • Personalized strategies that align with your financial goals and legal requirements.
  • Transparent guidance on fees, documentation, and timelines.
  • Hands-on support; we prepare, review, and triple-check every filing to minimize delays.

We have helped numerous clients navigate high-stakes immigration processes; we are ready to apply that experience to your Gold Card case.

Our Gold Card Visa Process

  • Initial consultation & eligibility review —Confirm admissibility and the best contribution route.
  • Strategy & structuring —If using a corporate contribution, we’ll design the corporate and legal framework.
  • Document preparation —Gather, prepare, and verify all evidence to meet agency standards.
  • Filing & representation —Submit the petition and handle agency correspondence.
  • Post-approval planning —Advise on visa availability, obligations, and next steps toward naturalization.

FAQ’s

The Trump Gold Card grants lawful permanent residency, allowing you to live and work in the U.S. permanently. It offers benefits similar to EB-1 or EB-2 pathways but through a donation-based route. To apply, an applicant must pay a nonrefundable processing fee, file certain applications and make a $1 million contribution to the United States, which has been determined to provide sufficient evidence that the individual will substantially benefit the United States.
This option lets businesses sponsor employees for permanent residency by making a $2 million gift per employee. Corporate sponsors may apply for multiple employees at once. Companies can also transfer the sponsorship to another eligible employee by paying a transfer fee, without making another $2 million donation. The Trump Corporate Gold Card is subject to a small annual maintenance fee and a transfer fee.
The donation serves as proof of the applicant’s financial ability, commitment to supporting U.S. interests, and proof that the individual will substantially benefit the United States.
Donations support American industry and promote national commerce.
Yes. Individual applicants pay a processing fee in addition to the donation. Corporations must pay fees, the donation, maintenance fee, and transfer fee.
This will depend on government processing times, where you are from, visa availability, and Embassy/Consulate backlogs.
The Gold Card is considered a visa and may be revoked for national security and other factors. However, this is a case-by-case analysis.
The Trump Platinum Card has not yet been released. It is supposed to allow individuals to make a $5 million donation in exchange for being able to reside in the United States for up to 270 days per year without being subject to tax on non-U.S. income. We will continue to track its implementation.
If you wish to include a spouse or unmarried children (under 21 years old), then you must ensure that the family member is included as part of the initial application. However, as of now, it appears that each family member is subject to an additional $15,000 government processing fee and $1 million gift.
Applicants must first submit the application (Form I-140G) and relevant evidence, along with the $15,000 processing fee. The vetting process then begins. Upon successful vetting, the applicant will be instructed how to submit the gift to the United States.
For the $15,000 nonrefundable processing fee, the government will accept Credit Card (U.S. and international) and ACH debit (U.S. bank accounts only) payments. For the $1 million or $2 million gift: after the vetting is complete, applicants will be sent instructions on how to use their banks to use an ACH debit or Swift Wire Transfer (U.S. and international bank accounts) for payment.
For visa-related or adjustment of status fees: this will depend if you are able to file an adjustment of status application or if you are required to process at an Embassy or Consulate abroad, so this is more of a case-by-case assessment.
Applicants will be subject to U.S. tax, including non-U.S. income, just like any Green Card holder and U.S. Citizen one the process is complete. You should speak with a tax professional to get the best advice.