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APPLICATION ANSWERS · GOLD CARD FIELD GUIDE

Does the individual headline price also cover the rest of the family?

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THE DIRECT ANSWER

No. The official FAQ describes additional processing fees and gifts for each included spouse or eligible unmarried child under 21, and family eligibility and timing also need individual review.

Build the household budget person by person

List everyone who would actually be included and confirm the applicable charges and requirements for each. As checked September 7, 2026, the stated additional amount per family member is a US$15,000 processing fee plus a US$1 million gift, and no payment should be assumed to protect a child's age or guarantee that every family member receives permanent residence on the same date.

List every person proposed for inclusion and map their relationship, age, passport, current location, and separate admissibility questions. A household payment estimate does not decide whether a spouse or child qualifies at the same time as the principal. Hypothetical example: a specialty watch-repair entrepreneur plans to include a spouse and a child who will turn 21 while the application is under review. The birth record and exact timeline need individualized legal analysis; a family budget cannot freeze eligibility. Obtain current official instructions for any per-person fee or gift, and keep proof of who pays what. Gold Card is not a conventional visa or a pooled commercial investment. The applicant makes the required gift to the U.S. government only when instructed through the official process, while eligibility, vetting, and visa availability remain independent conditions for each person.