Overview
- A government site is live accepting applications that require a nonrefundable $15,000 DHS fee and a $1 million contribution, with a stated processing timeline of weeks and issuance of EB‑1 or EB‑2 permanent residence.
- A corporate option costs $2 million per employee, applies to one worker per card, and includes a 1% annual maintenance charge and a 5% transfer fee for reassignment after citizenship.
- A $5 million Platinum tier is on a waitlist promising up to 270 days in the U.S. without tax on non‑U.S. income, with no start date specified.
- President Trump and senior officials say all proceeds will flow to the Treasury and tout the program as a tool for retaining elite graduates sought by companies such as Apple, IBM and Dell.
- Immigration experts note that replacing or significantly changing EB‑5 typically requires congressional action, leaving key questions on legality, oversight and limits unresolved as online criticism mounts.