The New Gold Card Visa

May 8, 2026, 21:34
GlobalPolitics

Introduction

The US government has a new program. It is called the Gold Card. Rich people from other countries can pay 1 million dollars to live in the US.

Main Body

The government wanted many people to join. They thought 80,000 people would pay. But only 338 people asked for the card. This is a very small number. Some people are angry. They say the program is not legal. They think it is unfair to people who are very smart or talented. These people are now in court. Rich people are afraid. They do not want to pay money if the program is not legal. Now, these people want a different visa called the EB-5.

Conclusion

The Gold Card program has very few people. It also has big legal problems.

Learning

💡 The Power of "BUT"

In the text, we see a change in the story. One sentence says something positive, and the next sentence uses But to show a problem.

  • They thought 80,000 people would pay. →\rightarrow (Expected/Happy)
  • But only 338 people asked for the card. →\rightarrow (Reality/Sad)

How to use it: Use "But" when you want to switch from a good idea to a bad idea, or a big number to a small number.

Examples for you:

  • I want to go outside →\rightarrow but it is raining.
  • I have a car →\rightarrow but it is old.

đŸ”ĸ Comparing Numbers

Look at how the text describes numbers:

  • 80,000 →\rightarrow A big expectation.
  • 338 →\rightarrow A "very small number."

When you move from a big number to a small one, you can use the phrase "only [number]" to show that the result is disappointing.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who run a country.
Example:The government announced new rules for travel.
program (n.)
A set of planned activities or a course of action.
Example:The new program helps people move to the US.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:Many people joined the program.
live (v.)
To stay in a place.
Example:They want to live in the US.
legal (adj.)
Allowed by law.
Example:The program is not legal.
visa (n.)
An official permission to enter a country.
Example:He applied for a visa.
court (n.)
A place where legal matters are decided.
Example:They are in court.