Understanding the Gold Card
The Gold Card is a newly announced U.S. immigration option described as a pathway to lawful permanent resident status (a green card) for eligible applicants. It’s generally described as involving a government filing fee, government vetting, and a required contribution depending on the pathway. It is also described as being issued under an EB-1 or EB-2 category as determined by DHS and subject to availability. Requirements and procedures may change, and final decisions are made by the U.S. government.
Key Points
✅ A nonrefundable $15,000 DHS processing fee may be required to apply.
✅ After submission, applicants may go through government vetting and may be asked to provide additional documents or information.
✅ If vetting is cleared, a separate contribution/gift may be required, and the amount may depend on the pathway (e.g., $1,000,000 for individual applicants and $2,000,000 per employee for corporate sponsorship).
✅ If approved, applicants may receive lawful permanent resident status (a green card) under an EB-1 or EB-2 category, as determined by DHS and subject to availability.
✅ Corporate sponsorship may involve additional fees, such as annual maintenance and transfer fees.
How the Process Works With Ashoori Law
GOLD CARD CONSULTATION
Speak with our team to review your goals and the Gold Card process overview.
PLAN AND PREPARE
We help you identify what information may be needed, organize supporting documents, and prepare for vetting-related requests.
FILING + ONGOING SUPPORT
If you decide to proceed, an immigration attorney will be assigned to your case to help prepare and submit your application materials and support you in responding to follow-up requests during government review.
Why work with Ashoori Law?
4,026+
Clients Served
900+
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*90%+
Overall Historical Approval Rate (All Case Types Combined)
25
Years of Combined Legal Experience
14
Language Spoken
8
Years in Business
*This figure reflects the combined historical approval rate across multiple immigration case types and does not represent the approval rate for any individual visa category.
*These figures include matters handled by Ashoori Law and matters handled in collaboration with independent immigration attorneys in coordination with Ashoori Law.
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FAQs
Currently, the Gold Card process is described as including a $15,000 DHS processing fee to apply and—if you clear vetting—a separate contribution amount that may depend on the pathway (described as $1,000,000 for individual applicants and $2,000,000 per employee for corporate sponsorship). Public materials also describe a government review process and additional steps as requested.