Trump’s 'gold card' offers fast-track citizenship for wealthy, but experts question the payoff

President Trump announced this week the launch of his “gold card,” a visa that will give foreigners the chance to buy permanent residency and an expedited path to citizenship for $1 million. In September, Trump signed an executive order to establish the program. As of Dec. 10, applications are open for individuals to gift $1 million to the federal government to qualify for permanent residency under the existing EB‑1 or EB‑2 immigrant visa categories. Trump said the proceeds, which he estimates will be in ...