What’s Happening

As part of a flurry of executive actions taken late in the day on Friday, September 19, 2025, the Trump administration issued an Executive Proclamation announcing a new immigration initiative known as the “Gold Card” program, which offers permanent residency in the United States to foreign nationals who make qualifying financial contributions. The program is being administered through a new government portal at TrumpCard.gov.

In addition, the Administration separately unveiled a new “Platinum Card” program which was not included in the Executive Proclamation but included as an option on TrumpCard.gov. 

These wealth-based programs require that applicants pay gifts to the U.S. government in the following amounts as one of the main eligibility criteria:

• Individual Gold Card ($1 million gift for expedited processing of permanent residence application)

• Corporate Gold Card ($2 million gift for expedited processing of permanent residence application)

• Platinum Card ($5 million gift for ability to spend up to 270 days in the U.S. annually without being subject to U.S. taxes on non-U.S. income)

The Gold Card is said to be in the “implementation phase” and the administration acknowledges that the Platinum Card will require Congressional action before it can be implemented. As of now, the website is currently offering individuals the ability to sign up to be on a waitlist for the Gold and Platinum Cards, which it indicated will be given out on a first-come, first served basis.