Economy, Banking and Finance · 12 December 2025

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launches Trump Gold Card visa with $1 million post-approval fee

Exam-focused facts from the 12 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Applicants pay a non-refundable $15,000 processing fee to DHS before vetting begins.
  • The $1 million residency fee is payable only after DHS approval.
  • Corporate sponsors pay $2 million per employee plus a 1% annual maintenance fee of $20,000.
  • A 5% transfer fee of $100,000 applies when a company reassigns the visa to another employee.