The Gold Card

By virtue of the powers granted to me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, I hereby issue the following order:

Section 1.  Objective. My Administration is firmly committed to reversing the ineffective immigration strategies of the previous administration. These policies led to a significant influx of immigrants, often neglecting the detrimental impacts on American interests.

The earlier administration’s lax approach allowed millions of individuals to unlawfully enter the United States, risking public safety, national security, and the rule of law. International criminal syndicates, terrorist groups, and other malevolent entities exploited these overly permissive border policies. Moreover, the administration mismanaged the refugee process, inundating communities and, in extreme cases, compelling local governments to declare emergencies in response to the immigration crisis.

Aligning federal immigration policies with our national interests is a cornerstone of my Administration’s agenda. We aim to terminate illegal immigration while prioritizing the entry of individuals who can positively contribute to our nation, including successful entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals.

To further this initiative, I am proud to introduce the Gold Card program, a visa scheme managed by the Secretary of Commerce designed to fast-track the entry of those who demonstrate a commitment to enhancing America’s prosperity through significant financial contributions to the nation.

Sec. 2.  The Gold Card. (a) The Secretary of Commerce, in partnership with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, will create a “Gold Card” program that allows an individual who makes a voluntary financial contribution to the Department of Commerce—under 15 U.S.C. 1522—or whose corporation makes such a donation to apply for an immigrant visa through an expedited process, ensuring adherence to legal and public safety standards. The required contribution will be set at $1 million for individual donors and $2 million for corporate entities on behalf of an individual.

(b) In assessing visa applications, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security will consider the contributions outlined in subsection (a) as evidence of eligibility under 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(1)(A), demonstrating exceptional business aptitude and national benefit under 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(2)(A), as well as qualifying for a national-interest waiver under 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(2)(B).

(c) Contributions made per subsection (a) will be placed in a designated fund within the Department of the Treasury, to foster commerce and American industry in alignment with the Department of Commerce’s legal provisions, as outlined in 15 U.S.C. 1512.

Sec. 3.  Implementation. Within 90 days of this order, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Homeland Security will take necessary actions to establish the Gold Card program. These will include:

(a) Establishing procedures for application and expedited processing of Gold Card applications, visa issuance, and adjustments of status.

(b) Specifying when applicants (or their sponsors, if applicable) can begin submitting contributions for the Gold Card program.

(c) Creating guidelines for Gold Card holders sponsored by corporate entities to relinquish their status, allowing the original gift to be recognized as proof of eligibility for another nominee from the corporation, who will undergo the same vetting processes for public safety and national security.

(d) Instituting administrative fees to cover expedited processing costs as mentioned in subsection (a).

(e) Establishing maintenance and transfer fees associated with corporations sponsoring individuals under the Gold Card scheme.

(f) Exploring the potential expansion of the Gold Card program to include visa applicants under 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5).

Sec. 4.  Severability. Should any provision of this order, or its application to any individual, be deemed invalid, all other provisions and their applications shall remain unaffected.

Sec. 5.  General Provisions. (a) This order shall not diminish or interfere with:

(i)   the powers allocated by law to any executive department or agency, or their heads; or

(ii)   the duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget regarding budgetary, administrative, or legislative initiatives.

(b) The execution of this order will be aligned with applicable laws and contingent upon the availability of funding.

(c) This order does not confer any enforceable right or benefit, either substantive or procedural, against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities, officers, employees, or agents, nor any other individual.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    September 19, 2025.