🚨 Trump’s $5M “Gold Card”: Not Really a New Concept💰🇺🇸

President Trump is floating a new “Gold Card” residency program, offering U.S. residency to foreigners who invest $5 million. But here’s the thing—this isn’t a new concept. The U.S. already has an investor visa program (EB-5), and in many ways, it’s actually better for the U.S. economy than this “golden visa” idea.

🔍 Let’s break it down:

✅ The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa

 • Requires $1.05M investment (or $800K in targeted areas).

 • Creates at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs.

 • Leads to a green card and eventually U.S. citizenship.

 • Structured to stimulate economic growth in the U.S.

 ⚠️Why Trump’s “Gold Card” Won’t Attract the Ultra-Wealthy

💸 Many super-rich investors DON’T want a U.S. green card. Why? Because a green card makes them U.S. tax residents, meaning they’ll be taxed on their worldwide income.

🌍 Instead, high-net-worth individuals already use other investor visa options that let them invest in the U.S. without becoming tax residents.

📌 Other U.S. Investor Visas That Require Even MORE Investment

 • E-2 Treaty Investor Visa – No minimum set amount, but often requires $100K+ investment in a U.S. business (no green card).

 • L-1 Visa for Entrepreneurs – Allows business owners to expand to the U.S. without immediate permanent residency.

 • Other International “Golden Visa” Programs – Countries like Portugal, the UAE, and Singapore offer attractive residency-by-investment programs without U.S. tax obligations.

💭 Bottom Line:

The real issue isn’t a lack of investor visas—it’s global tax strategy. The ultra-wealthy already know how to navigate investment visas without exposing themselves to U.S. tax liability. The EB-5 program is already structured to benefit the U.S. economy through job creation, making it a stronger, more practical option than a $5M residency pass with no job requirements.