Gold Card (EB-1/EB-2 via gift)
PR pathwayUnited States · Gold Card
Green-card route created by Executive Order 14351 and launched on 10 December 2025: an unrestricted gift to the Department of Commerce is treated as evidence for EB-1 or an EB-2 national interest waiver. The gift is not an investment and is not returned. Lawsuits challenging the programme are pending.
Investment required
12 wk - 1 yr
Processing time
typical decision
$15,000
Government fee
per applicant
$1.0M
Investment required
minimum
30/100
Popularity
route volume
Eligibility requirements
- USD 1,000,000 gift (USD 2,000,000 if a corporation pays for an employee)
- Form I-140G filed online after an invitation, USD 15,000 fee per applicant
- Lawful source of funds and standard vetting
- Visa number available in the EB-1 or EB-2 category
Who this route suits
InvestorHigh Net Worth
Document checklist (10)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
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