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President Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1m (£750,000).

The card will give buyers a "direct path to Citizenship for all qualified and vetted people. SO EXCITING! Our Great American Companies can finally keep their invaluable Talent," Trump said on social media on Wednesday.

The Trump Gold Card, which was first announced earlier this year, is a US visa awarded to those who can demonstrate they will provide a "substantial benefit" to the country, according to the scheme's official website.

It comes as Washington intensifies its immigration crackdown, including raising work visa fees and deporting undocumented migrants.

The Gold Card scheme promises US residency in "record time" and will require a $1m fee which is "evidence that the individual will substantially benefit the United States", the programme's website said.

Businesses sponsoring employees are required to pay $2m, along with additional fees. A "platinum" version of the card that offers special tax breaks will also be available soon for $5m, the website said.

Extra fees to the government may be charged depending on each applicant's circumstances, the site said. Individuals are also required to pay a non-refundable $15,000 processing fee before their application is reviewed.

The gold card scheme has faced criticism since it was first announced in February, with some Democrats saying that it would unfairly favour wealthy individuals.

When Trump first unveiled the plan he described the visas as similar to green cards, which allow immigrants of various income levels to live and work permanently in the US. Green card holders typically become eligible for citizenship after five years.

But the Gold Card is aimed specifically at "high-level" professionals, Trump said, emphasising, "we want people that are productive".

"The people that can pay $5m, they're going to create jobs," Trump said. "It's going to sell like crazy. It's a bargain."

The scheme comes as the Trump administration has devoted significant resources to deporting immigrants.

The US has also paused immigration applications by individuals from the 19 countries, mostly in Africa and in the Middle East, which are subject to the president's travel ban.

The government has also halted all decisions on asylum applications and said it would review thousands of cases that were approved under the administration of President Joe Biden.

In September, Trump also signed an order to charge a $100,000 fee for applicants of the H-1B visa programme for skilled foreign workers.

The decision caused panic among overseas student in the US and technology firms. The White House later clarified that the fee would apply only to new applicants who are currently abroad.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4q1lddj8go

Finally, thank God! i am now going to get one ASAP. Baba don covert yankee to personal property.

Attention to details please
https://trumpcard.gov/

I love it! Love it! Love it!

Only Trump knows how much the website cost. I would make it for $500 and i won’t be broke

He is proving a businessman that he is.

The same people that just agreed that citizenship should not be for the rich, would still come here to call his idea the best thing since sliced bread.

Trump doesn't just doesn't get it . If he doesn't stop his rhetorics against immigrants no one will buy these visas. When you call most nations in the world "disgraced" and "shithole" they will rather avoid your country.

Donald is the most corrupt US President in the last five to seven decades.

I bet this will only attract people of questionable characters like himself, and the money ending in private pockets. He had better hope the Republicans retain power after him.

Trump is a succcessful businessman and sure do know how to make money ...this is one of the reason I wanted Peter obi cos he is a successful businessman and from the tribe that knows what is called business. Nigeria as a country need to be run as a business empire...we just need to move forward.

For the record am not an igbo man.

Btruth:
He is proving a businessman that he is.

Yup!

One that bankrupted casinos.

Most evil leader in history
As far as I am concerned trump is gay

ScamDemicEra:
... this guy is so deluded, who will pay $1M for American visa ??

Corrupt people who are looking for safe havens to stash their dirty money

And people will pay..... It's. I

If I get $1M wetin I wan go do again for USA. There's no country that is sweeter than Nigeria. Abegi jare.

So citizenship of USA is now by purchase??

What a shame to a place that was declared land of the free.

ScamDemicEra:
... this guy is so deluded, who will pay $1M for American visa ??

They didnt design it for you or your kind. It is for people who understand the value of citizenship of a country that works. Go to ojuelegba and sit down pls

Thank you Trump, it is our leader's fault. I will look for the money before the end of the year to buy my own .

ScamDemicEra:
... this guy is so deluded, who will pay $1M for American visa ??

Many people will pay including you if you have the means

UniQue84:
Trump is a succcessful businessman and sure do know how to make money ...this is one of the reason I wanted Peter obi cos he is a successful businessman and from the tribe that knows what is called business. Nigeria as a country need to be run as a business empire...we just need to move forward.

For the record am not an igbo man.

they are not talking of containers economy here. Obi this Obi that and yet he failed woefully as a former governor of the second smaller state in Nigeria.

optionalY09:
Finally, thank God! i am now going to get one ASAP. Baba don covert yankee to personal property.

Attention to details please
https://trumpcard.gov/

I love it! Love it! Love it!

Why do people just like you just come online to type rubbish?🗑

This is basically a visa-for-sale program

CallmeTrinity:
They didnt design it for you or your kind. It is for people who understand the value of citizenship of a country that works. Go to ojuelegba and sit down pls

You mean the same rich oppressors you all said do not deserve birthright citizenship?

ScamDemicEra:
... this guy is so deluded, who will pay $1M for American visa ??

The elites, the business class and off course our Treasury bandits

How can I get mine, so I can move to a country where every tom dick and harry weilds a gun

ScamDemicEra:
... this guy is so deluded, who will pay $1M for American visa ??

You will be shocked when you see the number of applications

So someone will buy US citizenship for $1m? And the question is, will they ever recoup this money in their lifetime?

ScamDemicEra:
... this guy is so deluded, who will pay $1M for American visa ??

... You can pay it in naira and go and line in Afghanistan.

Same immigrants you lampooned every day you want them to patronise you 😂

Who has even attempted to pay the 1m for h1b? Phew!

judewrites:
So citizenship of USA is now by purchase??

What a shame to a place that was declared land of the free.

Maybe you are just knowing. It's for the business class and elites. There use to be a package of $250k,$500k,$1M. It's just rebranding 📌💯

People are dying for it o.If I have e money ,it's to buy it straight away.Easier

ScamDemicEra:
... this guy is so deluded, who will pay $1M for American visa ??

tosyne2much:
So someone will buy US citizenship for $1m? And the question is, will they ever recoup this money in their lifetime?

It's for business class, not hand to mouth gangs .
Dangote can pay and setup a USA factory plant, you know how much cash out b dat .

Trump Trump. Business man president of the United Sates!