Lawyers warn Trump's 'gold card' visa is legally dubious and risky

Immigration attorneys say the proposed “gold card” visa touted by Trump for wealthy foreigners lacks congressional authorization, faces ongoing litigation, and comes with high costs and no guaranteed approval, prompting many to steer clients toward established paths like EB-5 or EB-1/EB-2; only a small number of applicants have advanced beyond initial filings, and several lawyers have refused to take such cases due to legal uncertainty and risk.