Trump's New Residency Cards: Gold and Platinum

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planktonHero Member
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#1Nov 22, 2022, 08:22 PM
Anyone heard about the Trump Gold Card? Sounds like a crazy way to get residency in the US for a cool million.
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#2Nov 22, 2022, 10:22 PM
Yeah, you gotta pay a processing fee and go through some vetting, but still... a million bucks just to get in? Seems wild.
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planktonHero Member
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#3Nov 23, 2022, 12:07 AM
Honestly, if you've got a million to drop, there are easier paths to citizenship elsewhere. This is more for people who REALLY want to be in the US.
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#4Nov 23, 2022, 05:54 AM
I get what you're saying, but isn’t it all just another scheme for Trump to make money? Naming the card after himself is quite telling.
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#5Nov 23, 2022, 10:31 AM
But think about it... if this card is just for a select few after proper checks, isn’t that better than random people coming in unchecked?
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#6Nov 23, 2022, 12:05 PM
New corporate card too, right? $2 million per employee. I guess businesses can just buy their way into the US market.
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#7Nov 23, 2022, 12:18 PM
And what if they gave some of those cards to deported folks who are clean? That could be a chance for them to start fresh.
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#8Nov 23, 2022, 01:33 PM
Russian citizens are struggling with visa issues, though. This card could help some legit specialists get in, but it's a hefty price to pay.
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#9Nov 23, 2022, 03:07 PM
True, but this program feels like it’s only for the wealthy. If you can afford a million dollar donation, you probably can live comfortably anywhere.
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#10Nov 23, 2022, 08:18 PM
Still waiting on Congress to approve this, right? Not sure if they'll go for it. Pretty sure the Dems will kick up a fuss over it.
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fox51Member
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#11Nov 24, 2022, 01:45 AM
Trading green cards on a DEX is an interesting thought, but how would that even work? The government needs to be involved.
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planktonHero Member
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#12Nov 24, 2022, 06:37 AM
I mean, the $1 million is a donation, not an investment, right? Just throwing money away for residency sounds sketchy.
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#13Nov 24, 2022, 09:13 AM
That’s the point! It feels more like a scam. Why pay that much for residency in a country that isn’t exactly safe?
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#14Nov 24, 2022, 02:00 PM
I think people will still jump at the opportunity, though. There’s a huge demand for U.S. residency.
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planktonHero Member
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#15Nov 24, 2022, 02:34 PM
But what if someone pays and then gets denied? I doubt the U.S. government will give back that cash if they don't pass.
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#16Nov 25, 2022, 02:15 PM
Exactly! The whole thing is a mess. Just because they say it benefits the U.S. doesn't mean it's a good deal for everyone.
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