Daily Current Affairs / US Launches Gold Card Investor-Linked Residency Programme
Category : International Published on: December 15 2025
The United States has introduced the Gold Card, a new investor-linked residency scheme offering wealthy individuals and corporations a fast track to permanent residency and citizenship. Replacing the EB-5 visa, the programme sets a $1 million entry for individuals and $2 million for corporate applicants, with a $15,000 vetting fee. By removing job-creation requirements, the scheme aims to attract top global talent, retain high-skilled graduates, and channel substantial funds into the US Treasury, enhancing the country’s competitiveness in global high-skilled immigration.
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