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While supporters of the gold card highlighted its potential to bring in wealthy immigrants and their economic contributions, critics of the proposal derided it as a commodification of U.S. residency. There were concerns that such a program might exacerbate existing immigration challenges and be perceived as selling citizenship. Detractors posited that preferential treatment for the rich undermines the value of citizenship and equitable immigration processes.
Some critics also expressed skepticism over how practical this proposal would be, including whether wealthier individuals would even need to secure a gold card to enter the U.S. legally, as many already possess the resources to engage in traditional legal entry processes.