The Trump administration’s new “Gold Card” program; launched in late 2025; has triggered intense debate worldwide, especially among wealthy Indians seeking quicker U.S. residency.

Marketed as an exclusive fast-track route to a Green Card and eventual citizenship, the programme’s reality appears far more complex than the branding suggests.

The application process begins online with a non-refundable fee of USD 15,000 per family member. As applicants proceed, the payable amount can increase based on processing stages and optional add-ons.

Several users have reported seeing totals as high as USD 92,500 during the application flow for a single applicant.

While the programme is widely associated with a USD 1 million contribution, that amount is only the base requirement. Once fees, charges a

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