Anyone heard about the Trump Gold Card? Sounds like a crazy way to get residency in the US for a cool million.
Trump's New Residency Cards: Gold and Platinum
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AtomicForkFull Member
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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.
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.
wallet_oracleMember
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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.
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?
New corporate card too, right? $2 million per employee. I guess businesses can just buy their way into the US market.
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.
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.
wallet_oracleMember
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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.
seed_ninjaNewbie
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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.
Trading green cards on a DEX is an interesting thought, but how would that even work? The government needs to be involved.
I mean, the $1 million is a donation, not an investment, right? Just throwing money away for residency sounds sketchy.
That’s the point! It feels more like a scam. Why pay that much for residency in a country that isn’t exactly safe?
wallet_oracleMember
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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.
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.
ben.matrixNewbie
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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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