VisaPalGold Card (Form I-140G)
People who can make an unrestricted $1 million gift to the Commerce Department, or whose company gives $2 million for them. The gift is treated as evidence for EB-1 or EB-2 NIW.
Last verified: 2026-09-25
Requirements
- Register and pay the $15,000 processing fee on trumpcard.gov first.
- USCIS then tells you to file Form I-140G in your USCIS online account (no paper filing).
- Show you have enough lawfully obtained funds for the gift.
- Pass DHS vetting, then give $1 million (or $2 million from a company) to the Commerce Department.
- Pick EB-1 or EB-2 NIW; NIW requests also need an uncertified Form ETA-9089.
- After approval, finish through consular processing abroad when a visa number is available.
How long you can stay
Permanent residence as an EB-1 or EB-2 green card holder. Like other residents, holders are taxed on worldwide income.
Timeline
trumpcard.gov says the process 'should take weeks' after the fee and application arrive, plus a visa interview. USCIS hasn't published I-140G processing times or approval counts, so treat timing as uncertain.
Government fees
| Fee | Amount | Who usually pays |
|---|---|---|
| I-140G Gold Card petition fee Per person: principal, spouse and each child. Non-refundable, even if denied. Listed on the USCIS I-140G page, not in G-1055. | $15,000 | Applicant |
| Required gift to the Commerce Department (not a USCIS fee) Paid after vetting. $1 million for each person requesting a card; a company pays $2 million for the principal plus $1 million per family member. | $1,000,000 | Applicant |
| Immigrant visa application fee (employment-based) Per person. Only if you finish through a U.S. embassy (for Korea residents, usually Seoul) instead of an I-485. | $345 | Applicant |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee (card production) Paid online after you receive the immigrant visa, ideally before you fly. Not charged when you adjust status in the U.S. | $235 | Applicant |
trumpcard.gov lists a 1% yearly maintenance fee and a 5% transfer fee for corporate sponsors. State Department visa fees and medical exam costs are extra.
Spouse & children
Family members must be on the first application. Each pays their own $15,000 fee and a $1 million gift.
Work
As a green card holder you can live and work in the U.S. For corporate cards, the order lets a company reuse the gift for a new person after the holder gives up status.
Path to a green card
It is an EB-1 or EB-2 green card, not a new status created by Congress. The program rests on an executive order.
Note for Korean applicants
trumpcard.gov says a few countries may wait a year or more for a visa number. Korea-born applicants use the 'All Chargeability' column, where EB-1 and EB-2 were 'Current' in September 2026.
Key documents
- trumpcard.gov registration confirmation and fee receipt
- Form I-140G filed in your USCIS online account
- Proof of the lawful source and availability of the gift funds
- Identity and civil documents for each family member
- Uncertified Form ETA-9089, if requesting EB-2 NIW
Common pitfalls
- The $15,000 fee is non-refundable, even if the petition is denied
- Assuming it avoids U.S. tax — holders are taxed on worldwide income
- Treating the 'Platinum Card' as available; it was 'coming soon' on Sep 25, 2026
- Paying through intermediaries instead of following official trumpcard.gov and USCIS instructions
- Forgetting the program could change: it has no regulation and rests on an executive order
Rules in flux
An executive order signed Sep 19, 2025 created the Gold Card. You pay a $15,000 USCIS fee per person and file Form I-140G online. After vetting, you give $1 million to the Commerce Department ($2 million if a company sponsors you). The gift counts as evidence for an EB-1 or EB-2 NIW green card, so normal visa limits still apply. No regulation has been published, and USCIS has not posted approval numbers, so how the program works in practice is still unclear.
DHS rescinded the 2022 public charge rule (final rule published Jul 20, 2026). Officers now weigh all facts, and any means-tested public benefit received on or after Sep 18, 2026 can be considered. Benefits received before that date are judged under the 2022 rule, which counted mainly cash aid and long-term institutional care. A sufficient Form I-864, when required, is still essential.
Since Aug 5, 2026, USCIS may deny a filing that lacks required initial evidence. It no longer has to send a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) first. An RFE can give less than 12 weeks to respond, and the extra 14 days for mail sent abroad ended. Any reply, even a partial one, is treated as a request for a decision.
Official sources
- Executive Order 14351 of September 19, 2025: The Gold Card — Federal Register
- I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program — USCIS
- Instructions for Form I-140G (edition 11/19/25) — USCIS
- The Trump Gold Card (official program site) — U.S. Department of Commerce
- 30-Day Notice: Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program (Form I-140G) (May 29, 2026) — Federal Register
- 22 CFR 22.1 — Schedule of fees for consular services — eCFR
- Fees for Visa Services — U.S. Department of State
- USCIS Immigrant Fee — USCIS
- When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application: September 2026 — USCIS
- Fee Schedule (Form G-1055), edition 09/09/26 — USCIS
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often. Check the official source and talk to a licensed immigration attorney before you act.