Overview
Form I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program, is the official USCIS form for requesting an employment-based immigrant visa under the Gold Card program established by Executive Order 14351, signed on September 19, 2025. This program creates an expedited pathway to U.S. permanent residence for individuals willing to make substantial financial contributions to the United States.
Key Statistics
Key Characteristics
- Expedited processing (weeks, not years)
- Direct pathway to green card
- Self-petition option available
- Includes spouse and children
- No labor certification required
- Substantial financial commitment required
- Gift is non-refundable
- No Adjustment of Status allowed
- Consular processing only
- Based on executive order (potential legal challenges)
Classification Options
Alien of Extraordinary Ability
First preference classification under INA § 203(b)(1)(A). Requires demonstrating extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim.
National Interest Waiver
Second preference classification under INA § 203(b)(2)(B). Requires demonstrating exceptional ability and that the work is in the national interest. Must also submit an uncertified Form ETA-9089.
Who Typically Applies?
Eligibility Requirements
To file Form I-140G, your petition must establish two fundamental requirements: sufficient funds to make the required gift, and proof that those funds were obtained through lawful means.
Petitioner Types & Gift Requirements
- Principal beneficiary: $1M
- Each spouse: $1M additional
- Each child: $1M additional
- Principal beneficiary: $2M
- Each spouse: $1M additional
- Each child: $1M additional
Core Eligibility Criteria
Form Parts Breakdown
Form I-140G consists of 11 main parts plus a supplement for dependent family members. The form must be filed electronically through your MyUSCIS online account—paper submissions are not accepted.
Source of Funds Requirements
Similar to EB-5, the Gold Card program places significant emphasis on demonstrating the lawful source of your funds. You must trace the complete path of money from its origin to the Department of Commerce.
Acceptable Fund Sources
- Bank records showing accumulation (5+ years)
- Income certificates from employer(s)
- Personal income tax returns (7+ years)
- Sale of securities documentation
- Property appraisal or value documentation
- Evidence of property ownership
- Purchase, mortgage, or sale contracts
- Sales/transfer tax payment receipts
- Company bank statements
- Financial audit reports
- Foreign business registration records
- Corporate tax returns (7 years)
- Inheritance documentation
- Legal proceedings records
- Insurance proceeds documentation
- Gifter must provide Parts 3, 4, and 5 info
Attestation Questions
Part 5 (individuals) and Part 7 (corporations) contain critical attestation questions. You must answer "Yes" to any applicable question, even if records were sealed or expunged.
Required Documents
Form I-140G requires extensive supporting documentation. All foreign language documents must include full English translations with translator certification.
- Valid passport (all pages)
- Birth certificate
- National ID card (if applicable)
- Form I-94 (if in the U.S.)
- Bank statements (5+ years)
- Personal tax returns (7+ years)
- Net worth statement
- Property appraisals/deeds
- Employment verification letters
- Employment contracts
- Pay stubs/salary records
- Government/military service records
- Marriage certificate(s)
- Divorce decrees (if applicable)
- Spouse's passport and birth certificate
- Children's birth certificates/passports
Spouse & Dependents
Spouses and children can be included in the same petition. Each dependent requires an additional $1M gift and $15K filing fee. Complete the Supplement section (pages 18-24) for each dependent.
- Legal spouse (marriage certificate required)
- Additional $1M gift required
- Additional $15K filing fee
- Unmarried children under 21
- Additional $1M gift per child
- Additional $15K filing fee per child
Total: $4,060,000
Filing Process
The Gold Card process requires pre-registration before filing Form I-140G. Multiple government agencies are involved including USCIS, Commerce, and State.
Step-by-Step Process
Fees & Costs
The Gold Card program is the most expensive immigration pathway in U.S. history. All fees and gifts are non-refundable regardless of outcome.
| Fee Type | Individual | Corporate |
|---|---|---|
| Gift - Principal | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Gift - Spouse | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Gift - Per Child | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| I-140G Filing Fee (per person) | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| DS-260 Processing (est.) | $325 | $325 |
| Medical Exam (est.) | $200-500 | $200-500 |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | $235 | $235 |
Sample Calculations
Gold Card vs EB-5 Comparison
The Gold Card is often compared to EB-5, as both offer pathways to permanent residence for those with substantial financial resources.