The U.S. should not give people priority in the immigration process if they pay a $1 million fee
Dem/Lean Dem91%
Rep/Lean Rep67%
Source: Pew Research Center, Jan. 29, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Trump Gold Card
Pew Research Center, Jan. 29, 2026
Details
| Question | Thinking about immigration policy, do you favor or oppose each of the following… |
| Item | Giving people priority in the immigration process if they pay a $1 million fee |
| Response | Strongly or somewhat oppose |
| Poll Main Page | How Americans See Immigration Officers’ Behaviors and Civilian Actions |
| Interview Period | Jan. 20, 2026 to Jan. 26, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 8,512 |
| Note | “Republicans” include Republicans and those who lean to the Republican party. “Democrats” include Democrats and those who lean to the Democratic party. |
| Policy Context | In September 2025, the Trump administration announced the Trump Gold Card program. It “facilitates expedited immigrant visas for aliens donating $1 million individually or $2 million if paid for by a corporation or similar entity on behalf of an individual.” |