President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Friday establishing the Gold Card visa program, a new immigration pathway designed to attract wealthy foreign nationals who make significant financial contributions to the United States.

The program, unveiled at the White House, will grant expedited immigration benefits to eligible applicants who provide large-scale financial gifts or investments to the U.S. economy. According to administration officials, the initiative aims to encourage foreign capital inflows, strengthen key industries, and expand job creation.

Trump described the Gold Card visa as a “win-win for America,” emphasizing that it would bring in “the best, most successful people who want to give back to this country and help make it even greater.”

Critics are expected to raise concerns about fairness, arguing the policy favors the wealthy while overlooking other categories of immigrants. Supporters, however, frame it as a pragmatic tool to enhance U.S. competitiveness and fund national priorities.

Details of the program—including the minimum financial threshold and application process—are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.