# Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says only one person has been approved.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-23 · Norfolk Virginian-Pilot*

## Key points

- Only one person has been approved for Trump’s 'gold card' visa program so far.
- Initial claims of $1.3 billion in sales were overstated, with only applicants 'in the queue.'
- The 'gold card' visa costs $1 million, plus a $15,000 application fee for rigorous vetting.
- Corporations can pay $2 million plus a 1% annual fee to sponsor a foreign-born employee.
- A 'Trump Platinum Card' is planned, offering 270 U.S. days tax-free for a $5 million fee.

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