United States | Trump Gold Card draft application form passes federal review

The Department of Homeland Security received emergency approval on Nov. 19 from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement Form I-140G, the immigrant petition for the Gold Card program.

Key Points:

• The OMB approval marks an important step toward the program’s implementation, expected in mid-December.
• According to Form I-140G instructions, “Form I-140G is the first step in the Gold Card process. Once the petition is approved and there is an immigrant visa number available in the requested employment-based classification, you must complete consular processing with the U.S. Department of State at an embassy or consulate to get an immigrant visa and travel to the United States to be admitted as a lawful permanent resident.”
• The form consolidates key eligibility criteria and documentation requirements to simplify adjudication.
• The fee for Form I-140G is $15,000 per person. Both the form and instructions for completing the form can be found on the designated “Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program” OMB web page.
• Employers and applicants should expect further guidance on filing instructions and compliance requirements in the coming weeks.

Additional Information: BAL will continue to monitor related developments and provide updates. Interested employers and individuals can connect with BAL’s Gold Card team.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

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