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April 23, 2026
Trump's 'Gold Card' Visa Program Sees Only One Approval
- Since its launch in December, the 'gold card' visa program has approved only one applicant, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
- Lutnick noted that the application process is now finalized, with hundreds of applicants still waiting for approval.
- Despite initial claims of raising significant revenue, critics argue the program prioritizes wealth over merit, undermining fair immigration practices.
4 Sources
- Trump promised his new ‘gold card’ visa would be a hit. Just one person has been OK’dApr 23, 2026 at 7:29 PM · Independent
- Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved so far, Commerce's Lutnick saysApr 23, 2026 at 8:57 PM · CBS News
- Lutnick says Trump's 'Gold Card' visa approved for 1 person so farApr 23, 2026 at 10:26 PM · The Hill
- Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House saysApr 24, 2026 at 12:33 AM · ABC News