The Donald Trump administration is being taken to federal court over its Gold Card visa program. This new system lets wealthy people get U.S. permanent residency quickly if they pay at least $1 million. The American Association of University Professors and a group of immigrant professionals filed the lawsuit in Federal District Court in Washington, D.C.
President Trump created the Gold Card through an executive order in September 2025. It allows people to qualify for EB-1 and EB-2 employment-based visas simply by paying money. The cost is $1 million for an individual or $2 million if a corporation sponsors them. This creates a fast-track system based entirely on wealth.
