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Could the new US Gold Card program be the fast track to residency?

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The US immigration landscape just shifted. As of December 10, 2025, the Trump Administration officially opened applications for the US Gold Card-a new, high-cost, high-speed alternative to the traditional Green Card. Pitched as a way to "retain the best talent" and attract global wealth, this program effectively allows individuals and corporations to bypass the complexities of the EB-5 visa by writing a check directly to the US Treasury.

Here is everything you need to know about the Gold Card update.

What is the US Gold Card?

The Gold Card is a new residency-by-investment program created via Executive Order in September 2025 and launched this month.

Goal: To replace the "bureaucratic nightmare" of the EB-5 visa (which requires investors to create 10 US jobs) with a straightforward financial contribution model.

Status: It gives you Lawful Permanent Residency (just like a Green Card) but is branded as "stronger" and "faster" by the administration.

Difference: Unlike the Green Card, which is often tied to employment or family, the Gold Card is tied to capital.

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