Washington D.C. – May 2025 – Without any official press release, a bold shift is underway in the U.S. immigration system. Across federal platforms, a new option has quietly appeared:
“Have you applied for the Trump Card Visa?”
That’s right — a luxury residency program, apparently already live, is being tested right under the radar.
What Is the Trump Card Visa?
Also known as the Gold Card, this visa grants permanent U.S. residency to anyone willing to pay $5 million directly to the federal government — no job creation or complex investments required.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently revealed that over 1,000 Gold Cards have already been sold, despite no formal launch announcement.
Who’s Behind the Tech? Elon Musk.
Surprisingly, Elon Musk is reportedly overseeing the digital infrastructure for the program through a new federal agency: the Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE).
Back-end systems like CBP, the State Department, and USCIS are being linked to a newly registered domain, trumpcard.gov, suggesting a centralized portal is in the works.
Is It Legal? Or Just Political Theater?
Immigration attorneys are sounding the alarm. According to the U.S. Constitution, only Congress can authorize immigration programs like this.
Attorney Mona Shah stated, “Replacing the EB-5 program without Congressional approval is highly unlikely and possibly unconstitutional.”
Meanwhile, Matthew Galati, another immigration expert, raised a business concern: “EB-5 peaked at $500,000. Asking for $5 million with no extra perks? That’s a tough sell.”
Who Can Apply?
The visa option is currently showing up for applicants from China, Russia, Ukraine, and South Korea — but not for Canadians, who are still routed to the NEXUS program.
Lutnick hinted that an official rollout could happen within weeks.
The Endgame: $5 Trillion?
The administration estimates that selling 1 million Trump Cards could raise a staggering $5 trillion — money that could be used to chip away at the national debt.
Bottom Line
With no press conferences, no headlines, and plenty of controversy, the Trump Card Visa may already be reshaping American immigration.
Is this the dawn of a new, ultra-elite pathway to the U.S.? Or a legal and political experiment destined to collapse?
One thing is clear: in the new immigration economy, money talks louder than ever.
