Trump’s Pay-To-Play ‘Gold Card’ Visa Draws Just 1 Approval So Far - Forbes
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President Trump's 'Pay-To-Play Gold Card' Visa initiative has only approved one applicant so far.
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Forbes reports that President Trump's "Pay-To-Play 'Gold Card' Visa" initiative has resulted in only one approval to date. This program, described as a "Gold Card" Visa, suggests a mechanism for individuals to gain special immigration status or access, potentially through financial contributions or investments. The low approval rate indicates that the initiative, designed to attract specific individuals or capital, has seen minimal uptake since its inception. This limited success raises questions about the program's effectiveness, its appeal to potential applicants, or the strictness of its approval criteria. The White House has not yet commented on the slow progress of the "Gold Card" Visa.
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