JAPA: 70,000 people Allegedly Sign Up for $5M Trump Card Despite Visa Not Being Ready. Despite not being officially available, nearly 70,000 people have already signed up for the new U.S. residency programme known as the “Trump Card,” which offers permanent residency in exchange for a $5 million investment. Promoted by President Donald Trump and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the Trump Card is still in development — but interest has surged since the launch of a waitlist on The card promises legal residency (though not immediate citizenship) and is being marketed as a premium, gold-plated alternative to the traditional Green Card. The rush of sign-ups comes even though key details remain undecided, including tax rules, country restrictions, and how applicants will be vetted. Lutnick, who has been personally pitching the card abroad, said Trump wants the card to look and feel prestigious — featuring his face, signature, the American flag, and the Statue of Liberty.