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Trump gold card visa only one approved so far despite $1 million investment promises
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Hundreds lined up, but just one deal is greenlit
President Donald Trump’s “gold card” visa program, which demands a $1 million investment for legal U.S. residency, has granted approval to only one person so far, the White House says. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added that hundreds of applications are waiting in the queue. The scheme is intended to draw wealthy investors and could ultimately offer a route to citizenship.
- The gold card visa requires a $1 million investment
- Only one approval has been granted to date
- Hundreds of applications are reportedly waiting in queue
- Program aims to boost federal funds and attract investors
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The Economic Times