[thethimble]

Because this program generates $1-5mm of revenue per person in addition to whatever spending and investment that person brings to the country.

It's perhaps "unfair" but it's also extremely pragmatic.

[isignal]

There already was such a system with more concrete requirements. It is called the EB5 visa and has a path to green card. What does this new method bring to the table?

[mk67]

It lacked Trump's face and branding.

[archagon]

And where is this money going?