The Trump Card website is now live, allowing users to register early. However, no official program details have been released. Despite increasing media attention, especially around the so-called “Trump Gold Card”, the initiative currently exists only as a concept, not as a formal U.S. investment immigration program.
What Is the Trump Gold Card?
Launched on June 12, 2025, TrumpCard.gov invites expressions of interest in a potential investor visa program. Nicknamed the "Trump Gold Card", the proposed pathway suggests that U.S. permanent residence could be offered in exchange for a $5 million investment. However, the program is not yet approved by Congress and does not currently provide a legal route to a Green Card or citizenship.
In a recent video, Abhinav Lohia, Managing Director of Global Business Development at Golden Gate Global and a former immigration attorney, offers expert insights into the Trump Gold Card and how it compares to the existing EB-5 Visa program.
What Does TrumpCard.gov Actually Offer?
At this time, TrumpCard.gov provides no official immigration framework. There are:
- No details on program requirements,
- No USCIS endorsement,
- No timeline or legal structure.
The website primarily serves as a pre-registration portal, likely designed to gauge investor interest. Completing the form on TrumpCard.gov does not constitute an application for the EB5 Visa or any other lawful immigration benefit.
Impact on the EB-5 Program
With the buzz around the Gold Card, many are asking: Will this affect the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
The answer, for now, is no. The EB-5 visa remains active under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. It allows foreign nationals to obtain a Green Card through a minimum investment of $800,000 in a USCIS-qualified U.S. project, provided it creates at least 10 full-time jobs for American workers.
Most investors apply through EB-5 regional centers, which allow for indirect job creation via pooled investments in infrastructure, real estate, and economic development. The EB-5 program has a long-standing legal framework and remains the most reliable route to U.S. permanent residence through investment.
Gold Card vs. EB-5 Visa: Key Differences
| Feature | EB-5 Visa | Trump Gold Card (Proposed) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $800,000 (TEA) / $1.05M (non-TEA) | $5 million |
| Path to Green Card | Yes | Unclear / Not approved |
| Job Creation Requirement | Yes (10 jobs required) | Unknown |
| Regulatory Status | Fully legal & USCIS-regulated | Concept only, no legislation |
| Best for | Investors seeking U.S. permanent residence and citizenship | Ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking access, not relocation |
Can EB-5 and Gold Card Coexist?
According to Abhinav Lohia, the two programs, if the Gold Card becomes law, could serve different investor profiles. The EB-5 visa targets those seeking U.S. permanent residence and a Green Card, while the Gold Card may appeal to global elites desiring visa-free U.S. access without becoming U.S. taxpayers.
However, until the Gold Card gains congressional approval, it remains speculative. Meanwhile, the EB-5 program continues as the only proven and legally sanctioned investment immigration pathway to a U.S. Green Card.
EB-5 Remains the Gold Standard of the U.S. Immigration
Despite the headline-grabbing nature of the Trump Gold Card, the EB-5 Visa remains the most credible and structured option for foreign nationals seeking U.S. permanent residence through investment.
Industry leaders, like Golden Gate Global, continue to provide critical guidance in the evolving landscape of U.S. investment immigration.