Gold Card Immigration Program

Understanding the Gold Card Program

Eligibility Categories

The Gold Card program provides two pathways to permanent residency:

1. EB-1 Extraordinary Ability: For individuals who have risen to the very top of their field in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. You must provide evidence of sustained national or international acclaim and demonstrate that your achievements have been recognized through extensive documentation.
2. EB-2 National Interest Waiver: For professionals with exceptional ability whose work substantially benefits the United States and is in the national interest. This category allows you to self-petition without requiring a job offer or labor certification.

Who Can Apply?

The Gold Card program accepts two types of petitioners:

Individual Self-Petitioners: Foreign nationals applying on their own behalf who possess extraordinary or exceptional abilities

1. Corporate Petitioners: U.S. companies or similar entities applying on behalf of a foreign national employee
2. Family members, including spouses and unmarried children under 21, can be included in the petition, though each family member requires an additional $15,000 filing fee and $1 million donation.

Financial Requirements

• Filing Fee: $15,000 per person (non-refundable). This includes the principal applicant, spouse, and each child
• Financial contribution for individual petitioners: $1 million per person (including principal applicant, spouse, and children)
• Financial contribution for corporate petitioners: $2 million for the principal beneficiary, plus $1 million per accompanying family member

Important Note: The financial contribution is made as an unrestricted gift to the Department of Commerce and is not refundable, even if your petition is denied. The contribution is typically required after initial approval but before final Green Card issuance.

We’ll Guide You Through the Gold Card Process

Comprehensive Eligibility Assessment

We begin with a thorough evaluation of your professional background, achievements, and qualifications. Our attorneys review your education, work history, awards, publications, and recognition to determine your strongest pathway (EB-1 or EB-2 NIW) and provide honest guidance about your likelihood of success.

Strategic Documentation Planning

We develop a comprehensive evidence strategy tailored to your classification. This includes identifying and obtaining letters of recommendation from recognized experts, documenting your achievements and contributions, and organizing evidence of your impact in the field. We ensure your documentation meets USCIS standards and presents the strongest possible case.

Financial Verification & Source-of-Funds Documentation

We assist in gathering and organizing comprehensive financial documentation to prove the lawful source of your funds. This includes tax returns, bank statements, business records, investment documentation, and any other evidence needed to satisfy USCIS's rigorous vetting process.

Pre-Registration on TrumpCard.gov

We guide you through the mandatory pre-registration process on the government's TrumpCard.gov website. This critical first step must be completed before you can file Form I-140G, and we ensure your submission is accurate and complete.

Form I-140G Preparation & Filing

Once you receive confirmation from TrumpCard.gov and USCIS notifies you to proceed, we’ll prepare your Form I-140G petition. This complex, multi-page form requires detailed information about you, your qualifications, employment history, and financial information. We ensure every field is completed accurately and all supporting documentation is properly organized.

Response to USCIS Requests

If USCIS requests additional evidence or information, we respond promptly and comprehensively. Our experience with complex immigration cases means we understand what USCIS is looking for and how to present information that addresses their concerns effectively.

Consular Processing Guidance

After I-140G approval and when a visa number becomes available, you'll need to complete consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. We prepare you for your interview, ensure all required documentation is in order, and provide guidance throughout this final stage.

Arrival & Permanent Residency

Once your immigrant visa is approved, we guide you through entering the United States as a lawful permanent resident and help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and next steps, including eventual pathways to citizenship.

Don't Navigate This Alone

The Gold Card program represents a significant opportunity, but with high costs and complex requirements, you cannot afford mistakes. The $15,000 filing fee per person is non-refundable, and the million-dollar financial contribution requirement means the stakes are exceptionally high. Our experienced team ensures your application is thoroughly prepared, properly documented, and strategically positioned for approval.

With our intimate knowledge of EB-1 and EB-2 visa requirements, experience with complex financial documentation, and commitment to personalized representation, The Gaston Law Firm, P.A. is uniquely positioned to guide you through the Gold Card process. We understand the challenges you're facing, and we're here to help you overcome them.

Time is critical with immigration matters. The sooner you begin building your case, the better positioned you'll be for success. 

Contact us online or at (888) 388-6859 for Gold Card immigration help in South Florida and beyond.