Lutnick says Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa approved for 1 person so far
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Only one person has been approved for President Trump’s $1 million 'Gold Card' visa program so far.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated Thursday that only one individual has been approved for President Trump’s $1 million "Gold Card" visa program. This visa offers an expedited pathway to U.S. citizenship for those who qualify. Lutnick made the announcement during testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, noting that hundreds of applicants remain in the queue. The limited number of approvals suggests a slow rollout or stringent criteria for the new immigration initiative championed by the Trump administration. This program aims to attract wealthy individuals to the United States through significant investment.
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