Trump's Million-Dollar Gold Card Visa Has Just One Taker So Far

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told lawmakers the single approval came even as he described "hundreds" more applicants waiting for review. Associated Press reported that Lutnick made the disclosure...

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Associated Press reported that Lutnick made the disclosure during a committee hearing and did not reconcile it with earlier public claims about early sales.\nThe Democracy Defenders Fund filed suit last week in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, arguing the administration has not turned over records tied to how the gold card was designed and rolled out. The complaint names multiple agencies, including the Departments of Commerce, Homeland Security and State, along with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.\nThe group says officials have sent mixed messages about the program and have not been clear about which foreign interests might benefit or who ultimately absorbs the costs. The lawsuit does not ask the court to shut the program down, but instead seeks to compel fuller disclosure under Freedom of Information Act requests.\nThe gold card concept was marketed as a fast lane for affluent foreign nationals to live and work in the U.S. in exchange for at least $1 million, plus additional charges. Lutnick has also described a $15,000 application fee, and a corporate option that allows companies to pay $2 million for a foreign-born employee alongside a 1% yearly maintenance charge.\nTrump proposed a premium visa pathway priced at $5 million, designed to attract high-net-worth foreign nationals while generating federal revenue. The initiative aims to replace the existing EB-5 program, which required lower investment thresholds and came with job creation conditions.\nThe transparency lawsuit spotlights a gap between the administration's marketing and the limited number of approvals disclosed on Thursday. Plaintiffs also argue permanent residency should not be treated as a benefit only available to people with seven-figure checks.\nThe rollout quickly made headlines when Lutnick announced over a billion dollars in early sales, while Trump dubbed it a turbocharged version of the traditional green card.\nAs reported, Lutnick told lawmakers the administration wanted to build the program carefully and said the review process is meant to be strict. He also said proceeds would be directed by the administration \"for the betterment of the United States of America.\"\nThe Democracy Defenders Fund's filing is not the only legal challenge orbiting the gold card plan. In February, the American Association of University Professors sued, arguing the program is unlawful and was created without congressional authorization, pointing to the use of visa categories typically reserved for highly skilled individuals.\nThe ambitious nature of these programs reflects Trump’s broader strategy to enhance federal revenue through immigration reform. However, the ongoing transparency lawsuit indicates significant public skepticism, as they question whether permanent residency should strictly be a privilege for those who can afford such high fees.\nThe gold card pitch also includes an upscale \"Trump Platinum Card\" at $5 million, which the government website advertises with tax-related language and a lengthy stay allowance. The same site uses the phrase \"Unlock life in America\" alongside imagery that includes Trump's likeness and U.S. symbols.\nBeyond the branding, the lawsuit argues the public still lacks basic clarity about how the program was constructed and implemented across agencies. 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