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Trump Launches Gold Card Citizenship Amid Immigration Controversy

12/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced Gold Card Citizenship, with applications opening Wednesday.
The program aims to attract wealthy foreign nationals and skilled workers via significant contributions.
Proposals included a $1 million donation for individuals and $2 million for corporate sponsors.
The administration paused immigration applications from 19 high-risk countries, including Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela.
María Elvira Salazar, the Miami Congresswoman, criticized the decision as unfair and un-American.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced Gold Card Citizenship, with applications opening Wednesday.
The program aims to attract wealthy foreign nationals and skilled workers via significant contributions.
Proposals included a $1 million donation for individuals and $2 million for corporate sponsors.
The administration paused immigration applications from 19 high-risk countries, including Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela.
María Elvira Salazar, the Miami Congresswoman, criticized the decision as unfair and un-American.