ProgramImmigrantEB-1 / EB-2 NIWForm I-140GExecutive Order 14351

Gold Card Trump Gold Card Program

Executive-order program that treats a $1 million gift to the United States ($2 million from a company) as evidence for an EB-1 or EB-2 National Interest Waiver green card petition.

Last reviewed Oct 1, 2026Sources: White House · Federal Register · USCISReport an error

At a glance

Legal basis: Executive Order 14351 (Sept 19, 2025)
Classification: EB-1A or EB-2 NIW
Petition: Form I-140G — online only
USCIS fee: $15,000 per person, non-refundable
Gift (individual): $1 million per person
Gift (corporate): $2 million for the principal + $1M per family member

Created by executive order, not by statute. The program rests on Executive Order 14351 (90 FR 46031), which directs agencies to treat the gift as evidence within existing EB-1 and EB-2 categories. Gold Card petitioners still need an available visa number under those categories’ annual limits and the Visa Bulletin. The Platinum Card shown on trumpcard.gov is waitlist-only and not open.

Overview

Executive Order 14351, “The Gold Card,” signed September 19, 2025, created a program overseen by the Secretary of Commerce. Section 2 sets the gift at $1 million for an individual donating on their own behalf and $2 million for a corporation or similar entity donating on behalf of an individual, deposited in a separate Treasury fund, and treats the gift as evidence of eligibility for EB-1 extraordinary ability, EB-2 exceptional ability and the National Interest Waiver (White House).

USCIS implemented it with Form I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program (edition 11/19/25). Applicants first register and pay on trumpcard.gov, then file the I-140G through a USCIS online account; paper filings are not accepted.

As of October 1, 2026, trumpcard.gov lists the individual and corporate Gold Cards as accepting applications. The site says the process “should take weeks,” but approval of the petition does not by itself create a visa number: the form instructions note that the wait depends on the EB-1 or EB-2 Visa Bulletin dates.

Who qualifies

The petition must show

Sufficient funds to make the required unrestricted gift to the Department of Commerce.
That the gift funds were obtained through lawful means, with documentary evidence of their source.
A request for one classification: EB-1 alien of extraordinary ability (INA 203(b)(1)(A)) or EB-2 exceptional ability with a National Interest Waiver (INA 203(b)(2)(B)).
For the EB-2 NIW option, an uncertified Form ETA-9089 filed with the supporting evidence.

Gift amounts (Form I-140G instructions)

Individual petitioner: $1 million for each person requesting a Gold Card — the principal, and any spouse or children listed.
Corporation or similar entity: $2 million for the principal beneficiary, plus $1 million for each accompanying spouse or child.
Per trumpcard.gov, the gift is paid after background vetting is complete, and the Corporate Gold Card carries a 1% annual maintenance fee and a 5% transfer fee when a company reassigns it to a new employee.

Duration & extensions

Status granted	Lawful permanent residence in the EB-1 or EB-2 category
Green card	10-year card, renewable
Naturalization	Generally after 5 years as a permanent resident (USCIS)

Fees

Costs published by USCIS and the program website as of October 1, 2026:

Fee	Amount	Who pays	Notes
Form I-140G filing fee	$15,000 per person	Petitioner	Principal, spouse and each child; non-refundable whatever the outcome (I-140G instructions).
Gift — individual	$1,000,000 per person	Individual	Unrestricted gift to the Department of Commerce (instructions).
Gift — corporate	$2,000,000 + $1,000,000 per family member	Company	I-140G instructions
Corporate Gold Card maintenance / transfer	1% a year / 5%	Company	As stated on trumpcard.gov.
Biometric services	If requested	Beneficiary	The instructions say an appointment notice may require a biometric fee (instructions).
State Department immigrant visa fees	Varies	Each applicant	trumpcard.gov notes possible additional State Department fees; see Fees for Visa Services.

The $15,000 is a USCIS filing fee, separate from the gift. Fees and gift amounts may change; trumpcard.gov states there is no assurance the Platinum Card contribution will stay at $5 million.

Processing time

Program estimate: “Weeks”; Stated by trumpcard.gov; not a regulatory timeframe
EB-1 final action (Oct 2026): Current*; *China Jul 1, 2023 · India Feb 1, 2023 (Visa Bulletin)
EB-2 final action (Oct 2026): Jan 1, 2025; China Oct 1, 2021 · India Nov 1, 2013 (Visa Bulletin)

No premium processing is designated for Form I-140G. The immigrant visa can be issued only when a number is available in the chosen EB-1 or EB-2 category.

Application steps

1
Register on trumpcard.gov
Submit personal information and pay the $15,000 fee by card or wire on trumpcard.gov, and receive confirmation that the submission was accepted.
2
File Form I-140G online
When USCIS sends instructions, file Form I-140G through a USCIS online account, choosing EB-1 or EB-2 NIW and listing family members requesting Gold Cards.
3
Vetting and biometrics
USCIS may request biometrics, more evidence or an interview.
4
Pay the gift
After vetting, the individual or corporate sponsor is invited to make the $1 million or $2 million gift (plus $1 million per family member).
5
Consular processing
Once the petition is approved and a visa number is available, apply for an immigrant visa with the Department of State at an embassy or consulate and enter as a permanent resident (instructions).

Required documents

Required with Form I-140G

Evidence of sufficient funds for the gift
Documentary evidence of the lawful source of the gift funds
20-year employment history for the principal (plus any government or military service)
For EB-2 NIW: uncertified Form ETA-9089
Identity and civil documents for each person requesting a Gold Card, with certified English translations

Dependents & family

A spouse and children may be listed on the same Form I-140G supplement. Each one requesting a Gold Card pays the $15,000 fee and requires a $1 million gift (I-140G instructions).

Path to a green card

A Gold Card is not a separate immigration status: successful applicants become ordinary EB-1 or EB-2 permanent residents.

Step 1

Enter on an immigrant visa

The instructions describe consular processing abroad followed by admission as a permanent resident.

Step 2

Naturalize

Permanent residents may generally apply for citizenship after 5 years (USCIS).

Nationals of countries covered by Proclamations 10949 and 10998 face a suspension of immigrant visa issuance (with limited exceptions); a separate 75-country immigrant visa pause that began January 21, 2026 ended on August 21, 2026 under a court order. The Platinum Card ($5 million contribution plus a $15,000 processing fee; described as allowing up to 270 days a year in the U.S. without U.S. tax on non-U.S. income) is waitlist-only on trumpcard.gov and is not an available program.

EB-1

Priority workers

The extraordinary-ability category Gold Card petitions can use.

EB-2

Advanced degree / NIW

The National Interest Waiver category Gold Card petitions can use.

EB-5

Immigrant investor

Statutory investment-based green card.

E-2

Treaty investor

Temporary investor status for treaty nationals.

Common questions

Is the Gold Card a new visa category?

No. Executive Order 14351 uses existing EB-1 and EB-2 National Interest Waiver classifications; the gift is treated as evidence of eligibility (White House).

Is the $15,000 refundable?

No. The I-140G fee is not refunded regardless of the decision or how long it takes (USCIS instructions).

Does a Gold Card skip the Visa Bulletin?

No. The instructions say the wait depends on visa availability in the chosen category in the Visa Bulletin.

Is the Platinum Card available?

No. trumpcard.gov lists it as waitlist-only as of October 1, 2026.

Official sources

Recent changes

Sep 18, 2026
2022 public charge rule rescinded. A DHS final rule (91 FR 45324) rescinding the 2022 public charge regulations took effect September 18, 2026. It applies to applications for admission made, and adjustment applications postmarked or electronically submitted, on or after that date; USCIS lists employment-based categories among those subject to the public charge ground. Source ↗
Aug 21, 2026
Immigrant visa pause for 75 nationalities ends. Under the court’s order in CLINIC et al. v. Rubio et al., the January 2026 pause of immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries is no longer in effect as of August 21, 2026. Source ↗
Jan 21, 2026
Immigrant visa issuance paused for nationals of 75 countries. The Department of State paused immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries while reviewing public-charge screening. The pause ended August 21, 2026 under a court order. Source ↗
Jan 1, 2026
Proclamation 10998 entry restrictions take effect. Proclamation 10998 (signed December 16, 2025) took effect January 1, 2026, fully suspending visas, including all immigrant visas, for nationals of 19 countries plus Palestinian Authority travel documents, and suspending all immigrant visas for nationals of 20 more countries (for 19 of them, also B, F, M and J visas), subject to listed exceptions. Source ↗
Nov 19, 2025
Form I-140G issued (edition 11/19/25). USCIS issued Form I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program (edition 11/19/25), filed online only, with a $15,000 per-person fee. Source ↗
Sep 19, 2025
Executive Order 14351 creates the Gold Card. Sets the gift at $1 million (individual) or $2 million (corporate), directs Commerce to deposit gifts in a Treasury fund, treats the gift as evidence for EB-1 and EB-2/NIW, and gives agencies 90 days to implement. Source ↗

This page is general reference material compiled from the official sources above and is not legal advice. Eligibility depends on individual facts; rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you file. VisaTypes.com is not affiliated with USCIS, the Department of State or any government agency. Spotted an error? Tell us.