Many world nations offer similar pay-to-stay programs, but instances of fraud have led to criticism of the schemes.

President Donald Trump said the US would be selling what he described as a “gold card” to wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and work in the US and offering a path to citizenship in exchange for a $5 million fee.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he wants to begin selling gold cards for $5 million to foreigners who want to move to the U.S. and create jobs. Trump said the immigration program, which he said was legal,