Gold Card Program: Overview, Eligibility, and How to Register

The Gold Card Program, established by Executive Order on September 19, 2025, is designed to provide eligible foreign nationals with a pathway to U.S. permanent residence through an investment-based gift to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The program is scheduled to launch December 18, 2025, and USCIS has released a new petition form, Form I-140G, for use once applications are accepted.

Although full regulations have not yet been published, current guidance outlines core eligibility requirements, registration procedures, and documentation expected from applicants.

Eligibility Overview

Individuals may qualify for the Gold Card if they:

• Make the required non-refundable gift to the U.S. Department of Commerce
  • $1 million for self-petitioners
  • $2 million per employee for corporate petitioners (transferable between employees)
• Are admissible to the United States
• Are eligible for lawful permanent resident status
• Have an available immigrant visa number in the EB-1 or EB-2 category
• Can document the lawful source of funds and the path of funds used for the gift

A Gold Card approval may support classification under EB-1 extraordinary ability, EB-2 exceptional ability, or the EB-2 national interest waiver (NIW) category, depending on the evidence provided and the nature of the contribution.

Registration Requirement on TrumpCard.gov

Before filing Form I-140G, applicants must first register at TrumpCard.gov.
Registration must be completed and accepted before USCIS will accept Form I-140G.

• Registration fee: $15,000 per person
  (applies to the principal applicant and each spouse or child seeking a Gold Card)

Applicants should wait for confirmation that their registration has been accepted before filing the I-140G petition.

Step-by-Step Filing Process

1. Register Online

• Visit TrumpCard.gov and complete the Gold Card registration.
• Pay the $15,000 per-person registration fee.
• Await confirmation that the registration has been accepted.

2. Prepare Form I-140G

USCIS’s new Form I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program, requires extensive information, including:

• Personal history
• 20-year employment and education history
• Documentation showing the lawful source and path of gifted funds

Corporate filers must additionally provide company financials, ownership information, and supporting evidence of corporate authority to make the gift.

3. Submit the Gift Payment

Applicants will ultimately be required to submit the $1 million or $2 million gift to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The government has not yet finalized payment procedures for this step.

4. File Form I-140G With USCIS

Once all requirements are met, Form I-140G may be filed with USCIS along with:

• The filing fee
• Proof of successful TrumpCard.gov registration
• All required supporting documentation
• Proof of gift transfer (when procedures are released)

5. File Supplements for Family Members

Spouses and children must each file an I-140G Supplement, including:

• Their own $15,000 filing fee
• A separate $1 million gift
• Supporting documents

Important Notes

• The final form and instructions are still subject to change.
• The program may face legal challenges, which could affect processing or the status of gifts already made.
• This information is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
• Individuals should consult qualified immigration counsel before proceeding.
• Given the extensive documentation required for this application, our office will conduct a comprehensive review of each applicant’s immigration and personal history to ensure the highest level of confidence that the process proceeds smoothly and as anticipated. We will work closely with the applicant at every stage to identify and address potential substantive and timing issues.
• This level of diligence is particularly critical for an application of this nature, as it helps mitigate the risk of lost filing fees or unnecessary delays. In addition, our office can assist with coordinating any related tax considerations that may arise in connection with the application, although we do not provide tax advice.

Please note that this development likely involves changes to current immigration regulations and may be subject to legal challenges. As a result, it is not feasible to provide a reliable timeline at this time. We recommend exercising caution when proceeding. In the meantime, our firm will continue to monitor developments closely.