Trump Gold Card Visa Trial Underway, Musk Confirms

Elon Musk has confirmed a 'quiet trial' of President Donald Trump's proposed $5 million 'Gold Card' visa program, designed to replace the EB-5 investor visa, is underway, with a wider public rollout expected after testing. The Gold Card would grant wealthy individuals expedited U.S. residency and work privileges without the job creation mandate required by EB-5. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is leading digital infrastructure development, and some foreign visitors are already being queried about Trump Card Visa applications despite no formal White House announcement. Critics have raised concerns about transparency, favoritism, and national security risks due to the program's high buy-in and unclear citizenship pathway. Implementation details remain uncertain, as legal changes may require congressional approval. The initiative has ignited debate over the prioritization of ultrawealthy applicants in U.S. immigration policy.