Trump Launches Gold Card Visa
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 11, 2025 · Last updated Dec 11, 2025
The launch of the 'Trump Gold Card' is expected to positively impact US companies like IBM, Dell Technologies, and Apple Inc. by providing a more certain and efficient way to retain highly skilled foreign graduates, potentially boosting innovation and economic growth. The program is also projected to generate billions of dollars for the United States through application fees and contributions.
Donald Trump launched the 'Trump Gold Card' visa program, a new immigration pathway designed to retain highly skilled foreign graduates from countries like India and China in the United States. This program offers a path to US citizenship for individuals who can provide substantial benefit to the US, costing $1 million for individuals and $2 million for corporations, plus a $15,000 processing fee. The initiative aims to address concerns from tech CEOs, including Tim Cook of Apple Inc., Arvind Krishna of IBM, and Michael Dell of Dell Technologies, who have highlighted difficulties in hiring and retaining top foreign talent due to existing visa limitations. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick detailed the program's vetting process and its goal to attract 'the best people' to the United States, contrasting it with previous green card holders who were more likely to be on federal assistance programs. The 'Trump Gold Card' is presented as a more powerful alternative to the traditional green card, promising US residency in record time and aiming to bring billions of dollars into the country.
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