New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of a 'gold card', which could replace the EB-5 visa programme and the green card, coveted by wealthy immigrants. It could be a passport to the prized US citizenship, but the cost is eye-watering. Mint explains:

What is the proposed gold card all about?

The gold card programme is an upgraded version of the existing green card, offering long-term residency as a pathway to citizenship. The initiative is also a way to make money for the US economy.

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