Key Takeaways
• The Trump Card Visa requires a $5 million investment and offers a fast path to U.S. residency and citizenship.
• Global Entry now asks applicants if they have applied for the Trump Card Visa on U.S. immigration forms.
• Legal experts question whether the Trump Card Visa exceeds Congressional limits on annual green card issuance.
Travelers to the United States 🇺🇸 are finding a new question on some immigration forms: “Have you applied for a Trump Card Visa?” This addition isn’t just a small change. It reflects a bigger shift in U.S. immigration policy that’s starting to affect people from all over the world. The Trump Card Visa—also called the “Gold Card”—and its tie to programs like Global Entry is stirring up interest, debate, and questions among foreigners, business leaders, legal experts, and even border officers.
What’s Happening Now?
Since early 2025, foreign passport holders who want to join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry program have noticed something different in their application. They are now asked if they have submitted an application for a Trump Card Visa. Global Entry is a special service offered by Customs and Border Protection that lets pre-approved travelers use faster lines when they arrive in the United States 🇺🇸, saving them time and avoiding longer border checks.
Adding a question about the Trump Card Visa on these forms shows that the government is not just talking about this new route to the United States 🇺🇸. The process to put it in place is moving very quickly.
The Trump Card Visa: How Did It Start?
On February 2025, President Trump announced a new type of U.S. visa called the Trump Card Visa or Gold Card. The main idea is to attract wealthy investors from outside the country. The main points about this visa are:
– Each visa costs about $5 million.
– It offers the right to live in the United States 🇺🇸 with no time limit.
– The visa can turn into permanent citizenship over time.
– It mainly targets rich foreigners, like business leaders or even Russian oligarchs.
When you compare this to the old EB-5 investor visa, the Trump Card Visa is much more expensive and wide-reaching. The EB-5 used to allow immigrants to invest $900,000 or more to get a green card, but only a limited number were available each year.
According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, about 1,000 Gold Cards have already been sold. President Trump says they could maybe sell one million in the future. If those numbers become real, this could be one of the largest investor visa programs in the world.
Why Is Customs and Border Protection Asking About It?
The connection between the Trump Card Visa and Global Entry is important for a few reasons.
- Global Entry is controlled by Customs and Border Protection, which checks the backgrounds of travelers.
- By asking about the Trump Card Visa, CBP can track who is using this wealthy investor path to entry.
- Including this question suggests that the government wants to monitor—and possibly speed up—the path for people who buy this special visa.
This move also makes it clear the U.S. is joining other countries that offer “golden visas” for wealthy investors. Similar programs can be found in Canada 🇨🇦, the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, Portugal 🇵🇹, and other places, but the cost and rights under the Trump Card Visa are unique.
How Is the Trump Card Visa Program Being Built?
Many signs show that the U.S. government is moving quickly to support this new visa:
- The website trumpcard.gov was registered in March 2025 to provide information about the Trump Card Visa.
- This website has subpages connected to CBP, the State Department, and the official USCIS immigration system.
- A group called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is led by Elon Musk, is working with many government departments. Their goal is to make sure the new process runs smoothly.
As reported by VisaVerge.com, these steps are happening even as lawyers question whether the Trump Card Visa has a strong legal base.
Legal and Policy Questions
While parts of the Trump Card Visa and Global Entry process are rolling out, many legal experts are worried about whether the program follows U.S. law:
- Stuart Anderson, executive director at the National Foundation for American Policy, says, “It’s not clear what the legal basis is, unless they do something such as have Congress pass a bill through both houses and the president signs it.”
- David Bier from the Cato Institute says that President Trump cannot legally sell green cards in numbers that are higher than the limits set by Congress.
The limits Bier refers to are rules made by Congress about how many people can get green cards through certain channels each year. The Trump Card Visa seems to go around those limits, which creates legal uncertainty.
What Does This Mean for Travelers and Investors?
These changes—and the question about the Trump Card Visa—will affect many groups in different ways.
For Foreign Investors
If you are a wealthy foreigner who wants to settle in the United States 🇺🇸, this visa could let you buy your way in faster than any other route. For $5 million, you get a long-term right to live in the country and the chance to become a U.S. citizen. The benefits are:
- No wait times after approval
- Access to U.S. schooling, business, and family life
- Easier entry at airports through programs like Global Entry
However, there are risks, since the legal system around this visa is not yet settled. There could be court challenges or changes that affect how the Trump Card Visa works.
For Other Immigrants
If you are applying to live or work in the United States 🇺🇸 without millions of dollars, this program does not help. In fact, it could mean longer waits or tougher competition for other kinds of visas, since the government’s focus is now partly on wealthy investors. The Trump Card Visa may change how the U.S. decides who gets to become a permanent resident or a citizen in the future.
For Customs and Border Protection and Other U.S. Agencies
Officials at Customs and Border Protection will need to process new kinds of travelers, double-check large financial documents, and make sure no “dirty money” is used to buy these visas. CBP officers at airports may see more wealthy travelers using Global Entry, changing the flow and security procedures at border crossings.
Other agencies like the State Department and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must also update their forms, train officers, and possibly design new interviews to stop fraud or abuse.
For the Public and U.S. Policy
The Trump Card Visa brings up questions of fairness. Some people ask: Should the United States 🇺🇸 give out green cards to the highest bidder? Is it right that someone with $5 million can gain the same rights as an immigrant who waits years with much less money?
There is also a question of who might use this program. If the visa is aimed at wealthy people in countries like Russia 🇷🇺 or China 🇨🇳, will it help with national security or make things harder to track? These questions are debated widely in the media, in Congress, and among immigrant rights groups.
Comparing With the EB-5 Investor Visa
The old EB-5 visa let foreign nationals invest around $900,000 (or $1.8 million, depending on the area) in U.S. business, promising job creation. In exchange, they could receive a green card if the results matched what the law required. There were strict annual limits and only a few thousand could get approved each year.
The Trump Card Visa removes many limits:
- Much higher price per visa
- Potentially unlimited right of residence
- Quicker move to citizenship
- No stated cap on how many can be issued
Replacing the EB-5 with the Trump Card Visa will likely make the United States 🇺🇸 a bigger choice for the world’s richest people, while making it harder for middle-class investors to compete.
Setting Up the Program: Fast and High-Tech
The government wants the Trump Card Visa to be easy to use and online. The registration of trumpcard.gov, with links to Customs and Border Protection and USCIS, is aimed at making the process smooth. Technology experts and the DOGE team led by Elon Musk are building the needed tools for fast screening, payment, and security checks.
They also need ways to catch fake documents, money laundering, or other financial crimes. This is another reason CBP and Global Entry now include questions about the Trump Card Visa—quickly connecting wealthy buyers with the security checks required for U.S. entry.
You can learn more about the current Global Entry process by visiting the official Customs and Border Protection Global Entry page.
International Reactions
Countries that offer similar pathways, like the “Golden Visa” in Portugal 🇵🇹 or the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, have made changes in recent years. Some countries worry that selling visas may invite people with unclear backgrounds or even criminals. Others say it helps attract needed business investments and creates jobs.
The United States 🇺🇸 now steps into this world with its own version—the Trump Card Visa—leading to global debate about its impact, fairness, and benefits.
What’s Next for the Trump Card Visa?
Looking ahead, many expect court cases, debates in Congress, and new regulations. There could be sudden changes to who can get this visa and how many will be allowed. Investors who already paid may face waiting periods or legal reviews. Other immigrants might see shifts in how green cards are given out.
U.S. agencies will likely keep updating their forms and systems, as more travelers and investors try to use this new opportunity. Immigration lawyers will watch closely for updates from the government, including any announcements about legal changes or new guidelines.
Bottom Line
The appearance of the Trump Card Visa on U.S. immigration forms, especially for trusted traveler programs like Global Entry, marks a big shift for U.S. immigration. It shows a new focus on attracting wealthy people by giving them a clear, quick pathway to American life. While this could mean more business and global attention for the United States 🇺🇸, it raises questions about fairness, legal limits, and how the country chooses its future residents.
If you are considering applying for the Trump Card Visa or using Global Entry, it is important to stay informed and follow updates from official government sources and respected immigration platforms like VisaVerge.com. Whether you are a traveler, investor, student, or immigrant, these changes in U.S. policy could have lasting effects on your hopes of visiting or moving to the United States 🇺🇸. Keep an eye on new developments, and consult with trusted legal or visa advisors before making any important decisions.
Learn Today
Trump Card Visa → A new U.S. visa program launched in 2025 allowing wealthy foreigners to buy permanent residency for $5 million.
Global Entry → A U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that speeds up border entry for pre-approved, low-risk travelers.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) → The federal agency that oversees border security and controls programs like Global Entry within the United States.
EB-5 Investor Visa → A previous visa requiring a $900,000 to $1.8 million investment, offering a green card to foreign investors.
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) → A newly formed government group led by Elon Musk to streamline immigration and technology for the Trump Card Visa.
This Article in a Nutshell
The Trump Card Visa is reshaping U.S. immigration. Costing $5 million, it targets wealthy foreigners, granting permanent residency and potential citizenship. Its inclusion in Global Entry forms signals swift policy shifts and sparks debate about fairness and legality. Stay alert—new visa policies may affect travelers and investors worldwide in 2025.
— By VisaVerge.com
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