India, March 10 -- US President Donald Trump recently made an announcement about a new investment-based Gold Card visa, which raises questions about the program's sustainability. His plan to replace the EB-5 investor program with a $5 million "Gold Card" visa has sent shockwaves among Indians who were seeking US green cards.

Trump's new gateway provides a faster route to residency and citizenship, despite the fact that the EB-5 visa has long been the most preferred option for wealthy people seeking a US green card.

The transition to a wealth-based immigration approach might significantly alter the options available to nearly 1 million Indians who are trapped in employment-based backlogs.

In a press conference last month, Trump said, "W...