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New York Post
a day ago
- Business
- New York Post
Trump admin unveils online portal to US citizenship — for those willing to pay $5M
Foreign nationals with an extra $5 million can now register to be notified about when they can sign up to receive a fast pass to U.S. citizenship, also known as the 'Trump Card.' President Donald Trump shared information about the program on Truth Social Wednesday night. 'FOR FIVE MILLION $DOLLARS, THE TRUMP CARD IS COMING!' the post said. 'Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World. It's called THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! THE WAITING LIST IS NOW OPEN. To sign up, go to – Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reposted Trump's social media message, saying in another post, 'The wait is over.' He then shared a link to the Trump Card website for people to get more information. The site shows an image of a gold card with Trump's headshot on it, which says, 'The Trump Card.' It also has his signature on the card and the number 5,000,000. Lutnick was a guest at Axios' streamed event, Building the Future, last month, where he told the company's co-founder, Mike Allen, that the card's website would be up and running in about a week. 3 Foreign nationals with an extra $5 million can now register to be notified when they can sign up to receive a fast pass to U.S. citizenship, also known as the 'Trump Card.' AFP via Getty Images 'The details of that will come soon after, but people can start to register. And all that will come over a matter of the next weeks, not months, weeks,' Lutnick said. He acknowledged that not everyone will be able to afford the Trump Card, but it will be available to those who can afford to help America pay off its debt. 'Why wouldn't they want a plan B that says God forbid something bad happens, you come to the airport in America and the person in immigration says, 'Welcome home.' Right? As opposed to, 'Where the heck am I going if something bad's happening in my country,'' Lutnick continued. He noted that everyone will be vetted for a card, adding those who come in with $5 million for a visa are going to be 'great people who are going to come and bring businesses and opportunity to America. And they're going to pay $5 million.' Lutnick offered one more hypothetical scenario, saying if 200,000 people purchase the card for $5 million, that's $1 trillion. 'Remember, we get 280,000 visas per year now for free, not counting the 20 million people who broke into this country for nothing under Biden,' Lutnick said. 'And, so, I want you to think about that. We give it away for free, and said Donald Trump's gonna bring in a trillion dollars for what purpose? To make America better. And it makes perfect sense to me.' 3 The image shows a gold card with Trump's headshot on it, which says, 'The Trump Card.' It also has his signature on the card and the number 5,000,000. 3 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged that not everyone will be able to afford the Trump Card, but it will be available to those who can afford to help America pay off its debt. REUTERS Trump has previously touted his plan before to attract the world's wealthiest to become U.S. citizens, though it comes at a time when he is both clamping down on illegal migration and as universities are increasingly in the spotlight amid soaring school costs and crippling student loans. In an interview in February with Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier on 'Special Report,' Lutnick said all candidates will be 'deeply vetted.' 'These are vetted people,' Lutnick told Baier. 'These are going to be great global citizens who are going to bring entrepreneurial spirit, capacity and growth to America. If one of them comes in, think of the jobs they are going to bring with them, the businesses they are going to bring with them. And they are going to pay American taxes as well. So, this is huge money for America.'
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Does Trump's $5 million gold card guarantee American citizenship? Here's what US President says
US President Donald Trump launched a waitlist website for the latest visa programme, Trump Card, a ticket to permanent residency in the United States for foreigners who wish to make an investment of $5 million. Notably, this hefty $5 million investment will not guarantee citizenship in the US. While speaking to reporters in February, Trump clarified that he does not need approval from Congress to issue a gold card since it will not guarantee citizenship; nevertheless, it is a 'strong path for citizenship'. However, Trump did not provide details regarding how the gold card will be a path to citizenship. In order to guarantee citizenship in the US, Trump explained that he would need the approval of Congress. One of the common ways to secure US citizenship currently is through naturalisation, which requires being a lawful permanent resident for at least five years. The applicant must be at least 18 years old, able to read, write and speak basic English according to their age group, and be of 'good moral character'. On Thursday, Trump announced the launch of the waitlist website for Trump Card. The website features a gold card with an image of Donald Trump with the name 'The Trump Card'. In his official Truth Social handle, he wrote, 'FOR FIVE MILLION $DOLLARS, THE TRUMP CARD IS COMING! Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World. It's called THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! THE WAITING LIST IS NOW OPEN. To sign up, go to While describing the benefits of the gold card, Trump said, 'We're going to be putting a price on that card of about $5 million, and that's going to give you green card privileges, plus it's going to be a route to citizenship.' He further added, 'Wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card,' Trump said in February. 'They'll be wealthy, and they'll be successful, and they'll be spending a lot of money, and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people.' The US President previously announced that he wishes to replace the EB-5 immigrant investor visa programme, which provides green cards for foreigners who promise to invest in US businesses. Administered by USCIS, the EB-5 programme was launched in the 1990s with the aim of boosting 'the US economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors.' Trump highlighted a similar goal with the gold card.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Registration for Donald Trump's $5 million ‘Trump Card' starts. Check how to apply and other details
The registration for Donald Trump's "Trump Card," also known as the "Gold Card," has started. US President Donald Trump announced this via his social media Truth Social. The card aims to offer permanent U.S. residency to foreign nationals willing to pay $5 million to the U.S. government. In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump promoted the card as a premium alternative to the Green Card, calling it 'a beautiful road to gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World.' 'Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up,' he wrote, encouraging applicants to join the waiting list at by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thailand: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo However, Trump reportedly emphasized that the card provides a pathway to citizenship, not automatic citizenship itself. According to reports, Trump had earlier claimed the program does not require congressional approval, positioning it as an executive-level initiative that bypasses traditional immigration channels. Live Events Trump had described the 'Gold Card' as 'somewhat like a Green Card, but at a higher level of sophistication". Trump had also pitched it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for high-net-worth individuals to legally reside in the U.S. How to Apply: Visit Submit your name, country/region, and other personal details Join the official waiting list You can apply as an individual or a business. You may include yourself, your spouse, and others. If applying as a business, you can apply on behalf of 10 or more people. "Enter your information below to be notified the moment access opens," the website currently states. The announcement has already sparked widespread attention, with the Trump campaign claiming 'thousands' are eager to enroll.
