Under 5 CFR 1320.13, this information collection is approved for six months. If the agency chooses to continue this information collection after the emergency clearance period, it should ensure it is responding to public comments received during both the emergency clearance and normal 60- 30-day notice periods.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2026
6 Months From Approved
5,000
0
0
775,000
0
0
0
0
0
The DS-260G information collection will be used to collect the information necessary for a proper application for an immigrant visa in accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq., which mandates the application and eligibility requirements for aliens seeking to obtain an immigrant visa and alien registration in the United States. INA section 221(a), 8 U.S.C. § 1201(a), provides that a consular officer may issue an immigrant visa to an alien who has made a proper application.
The Department of State (âthe Departmentâ) requests immediate emergency approval for a new Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration for âGold Visaâ applicants -the âGold Visa Applicationâ (DS-260G).
On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed EO 14351 announcing the Gold Card visa program. The EO directs the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, to establish the âGold Cardâ program authorizing an alien who makes a gift to the Department of Commerce under 15 U.S.C. 1522 (or for whom a corporation or similar entity makes such a gift) to establish eligibility for an immigrant visa using an expedited process. The EO states that in adjudicating visa applications, the Secretary of State shall, consistent with applicable law, treat this gift as evidence of eligibility as either an EB-1 alien under INA 203(b)(1)(A), 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(1)(A), of exceptional business ability or an EB-2 alien of national benefit under INA section 203(b)(2)(A), 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(2)(A), and of eligibility for a national-interest waiver under INA section 203(b)(2)(B), 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(2)(B).
The Department, the Department of Commerce (Commerce), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have determined a proper application for a Gold Visa shall require a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)-approved I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program, and that the alien provide detailed background information for national security vetting purposes in accordance with EO 14161. The Department will use the DS-260G to ensure aliens applying for a Gold Card meet eligibility requirements for an EB-1 or EB-2 immigrant visa. This new form is based upon the currently approved Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, DS-260. However, a new information collection is necessary as the DS-260 does not have the technical capability to process Gold Card applicants, who are required to provide a substantial donation to the U.S. Government of $1 million to $2 million in accordance with EO 14351.
EO 14351 requires the Department, Commerce, and DHS to take all necessary and appropriate steps to implement the Gold Card program within 90 days of the order. Utilizing the normal clearance procedures for this collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) would prevent the Department from complying with the EOâs December 18, 2025, deadline.
The Department concludes it is necessary to seek emergency review and approval for this information collection in accordance with 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13 and certifies that the requirements of 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13(a) are met because:
⢠The DS-260G is needed prior to the expiration of time periods established under the PRA and its implementing regulations;
⢠The DS-260G is essential to the mission of the Department; and
⢠An unanticipated event has occurred.
The unanticipated, adverse event began on October 1, 2025, and continued until November 13, 2025; specifically, the most recent federal government shutdown. Across the nation, this shutdown placed 650,000 federal workers on furlough, while 600,000 more were working without pay. The Federal government shutdown impacted essential partners, including colleagues at DHS, Commerce, and the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Because of the shutdown, personnel and resources were not available to undertake the PRAâs ordinary public process. The Department completed all feasible measures during the shutdown, but it was not possible to move forward with the process until furloughed colleagues resumed their critical roles in this collaborative federal effort.
Therefore, the Department requests OMB formal emergency review and approval of this information collection under 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13.
The Department of Stateâs Cost of Service Model (CoSM) estimates the cost value for data intake and review is $717,950. This figure encompasses the time associated with form review, records management, system checks, and all related activities within Data Intake and Review. The Department conducts an annual review of consular costs using the CoSM. Consular fees are generally set based on the policy of full cost recovery, and the Model is updated annually to account for all costs to the U.S. government associated with providing consular services. Since these costs are fully offset by visa application fees, the net cost to the Federal Government is $0.
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No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Anabel Moreno-Mendez 571 720-4400
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form DS-260G Gold Visa Application
SIGNED Revised State Memorandum to OMB_OIRA.pdf
Final Gold Visa Supporting Statement - DS-260G_OIRA.docx
Gold Visa Application