Via Miguel Hadchity in arabnews.com: US President Donald Trump’s $5 million “gold card” visa is expected to draw wealthy Arab investors seeking economic stability, US market access, and residency prestige, experts say. With Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, successfully running their own golden visa programs, Trump’s initiative positions the US as a competitive destination for high-net-worth individuals from the region, offering them a gateway to business expansion, real estate investment, and financial security. “Saudi investors have always been keen on expanding into the US market, particularly in sectors like technology, real estate, and energy. A more accessible visa process could encourage even greater collaboration and economic integration between both countries,” Al-Ansari said. The new initiative will replace the existing EB-5 visa program, which was established in 1990, and is expected to help reduce the national deficit. The EB-5 program grants foreign investors a green card for investing around $1 million in a US business that creates or sustains at least 10 full-time jobs for local workers.
