“Trump Gold Card” immigrant petitions are now available

On December 10, 2025, USCIS published Form I-140G Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program. Under the program, an individual can “gift” the US government $1 million to secure a Gold Card, which will make the individual eligible for permanent residency under either the first or second employment-based immigrant visa classifications. Corporations filing on behalf of a beneficiary are subject to a higher $2 million “gift.” Each derivative applicant (spouse or child(ren)) requires an additional $1 million “gift” to receive a Gold Card.  

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) published a Practice Pointer on the Trump Gold Card, which is available here. AILA identifies several risks and uncertainties associated with the program, including the legality of the donation requirement for derivative applicants, whether previous regulations under the first and second employment-based categories still apply, resource diversions from EB-5 and other mandated programs, and other potential infringements on statutory structures. Due to these risks, individuals should seek professional advice if they wish to explore obtaining a green card under the Trump Gold Card Program.