US rolls out high-stakes Golden Visa Card: Here's what professionals must know now

The US “gold card” marks a sweeping shift in America’s immigration strategy, replacing the EB-5 route with a far costlier but faster pathway to residency. Designed to retain top global talent, it ties access to substantial investment and stringent vetting, redefining mobility as a capital-driven privilege while raising concerns about equity, oversight, and long-term policy stability.