Trump Gold Card Program 2026: USCIS Revises Immigrant Petition Collection

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a notice in the Federal Register on May 29, 2026, announcing a revision to a currently approved information collection related to the Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program. This follows an earlier 60-day notice published on March 10, 2026, providing the public with an initial opportunity to comment on the proposed changes. The Gold Card Program represents a distinct immigration pathway introduced under the current administration, separate from traditional employment-based categories such as EB-3. The revision of collection activities suggests that USCIS is refining the petition process, potentially updating forms, data requirements, or procedural guidance associated with this program. Members of the public, including immigration practitioners and applicants, have until June 29, 2026, to submit comments on the proposed revisions through the Federal Register's official comment portal or via Regulations.gov. Public comments can influence how USCIS finalizes the information collection process for Gold Card petitions. While this notice does not directly affect EB-3 employment-based petitions, it reflects the broader landscape of immigration policy changes in 2026. EB-3 applicants and their legal counsel should monitor ongoing USCIS rulemaking activity, as administrative priorities can shift resources and processing timelines across visa categories. Applicants interested in the Gold Card Program or those tracking USCIS procedural updates are encouraged to review the official Federal Register document and consider submitting comments before the June 29, 2026 deadline.