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The "gold card" visa has been approved for one person, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
Only one person has been approved for Trump's 'gold card' visa so far, despite earlier claims.
KEY POINTS
- Trump's gold card visa program reported $1.3 billion 'worth' sold, but only hundreds are in the queue.
- Corporations can use the program to sponsor foreign employees for $2 million plus a 1% annual fee.
- A proposed $5 million 'Trump Platinum Card' would permit up to 270 days in the U.S. tax-free.
- The $15,000 application fee is intended to fund 'rigorous vetting' for each gold card applicant.
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