One Applicant Approved Under Trump Administration’s ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program
Washington – As of April 24, 2026, the “Gold Card” visa program, a recently launched initiative under the Trump administration, has seen only one individual granted approval for a residency permit. This information was confirmed by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The program, initiated in December, offers foreign nationals the opportunity to secure U.S.
residency in exchange for a substantial contribution of $1 million to the American government. A rigorous verification process is involved in each application. Lutnick stated that the most recent application was finalized in collaboration with the National Security Department, which manages the program’s oversight.
Applicants are required to pay both the $1 million contribution and a $15,000 processing fee. Details regarding the identity of the approved applicant have not been publicly disclosed. The program’s stated goal is to attract significant investment and expertise to the United States.
Further updates on the “gold card” visa program and its ongoing approvals are expected.
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It’s concerning that such a high-value visa program has only resulted in one approval under that administration.