USCIS Advances Gold Card Program with New Form I‑140G

The Trump administration officially launched the Trump Gold Card on December 10, 2025. To learn more about the pathway and the pending Platinum Card, read our latest news alert: Trump Administration Launch of Trump Gold Card Program. 

Key Point  

• USCIS has submitted Form I‑140G for OMB review, marking a key step toward launching the Gold Card permanent residence program

Gold Card Program Form  

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted Form I‑140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program, for clearance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This filing represents a key step in implementing the Gold Card permanent residence program, established by Executive Order 14351 in September 2025. 

1,000 Annual Gold Card Filings Projected

USCIS designed Form I‑140G for electronic submission only, providing printable instructions but no paper filing option. USCIS processes approximately 1,000 applicants annually, with each petition requiring about five hours to complete. These filings create a total annual compliance burden of 5,000 hours and $515,000 in costs. USCIS Benefits Information System (DHS/USCIS‑007) protects applicant privacy.

About the Gold Card  

The Gold Card program was introduced on September 24, 2025, under Executive Order 14351, The Gold Card. The program creates a new pathway to U.S. permanent residence through significant financial contributions.  

According to the supporting statement, applicants must provide a qualifying gift of $1 million for individuals or $2 million for corporate applicants, along with a $15,000 USCIS filing fee. The Department of Commerce will review the financial contribution, while USCIS will adjudicate the petition.  

For more details on the program and its requirements, visit our news alert: Executive Order to Launch Gold Card Visa Program.

Gold Card Requirements Clarified

Alongside the release of Form I-140 G, USCIS has also issued draft instructions that provide further details and clarification on the requirements for the Gold Card program.

• Financial Commitments: $1 million gift per applicant for self‑petitioners; $2 million for corporate petitioners plus $1 million per dependent. A non-refundable filing fee of $15,000 applies per person.
• Evidence Requirements: Petitioners must demonstrate that the funds were obtained lawfully. National Interest Waiver cases require an uncertified ETA‑9089.
• Employment History: Applicants must disclose 20 years of employment history, including any government or military service.
• Biometrics and Interviews: USCIS may require biometrics or an interview. Overseas applicants must schedule these at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
• Translations and Compliance: Foreign‑language documents must include certified English translations. False statements or documents may result in denial and criminal prosecution.

Next Steps  

Once finalized, Form I-140G will serve as the official application vehicle for the Gold Card program. When implemented, the Gold Card program will operate as a digital-first process, distinct from employment-based categories. Employers, investors and foreign nationals should closely monitor USCIS announcements, as the Gold Card program may reshape investment-based immigration pathways and introduce new compliance obligations. 

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