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With the American Express Gold Card, you get four-times the amount of points at restaurants, and with the Capital One Savor, you get 3% cash back on entertainment and restaurants.

After Amex announced the Platinum fee increase, he figured it made sense to cancel his $325-a-year Amex Gold card and concentrate on the pricier option.

But when he called, customer service offered him a deal he couldn’t refuse: a $200 statement credit in exchange for spending $2,000 within three months, effectively reducing the fee on the Gold card to $125.

The Gold Card, at $1 million, grants a residency pathway with minimal hurdles, while the Platinum Card, at $5 million, allows holders to live in the U.S. up to 270 days a year without paying U.S. taxes on foreign income.

Alongside it, the administration introduced the “Gold Card” and “Platinum Card” visas, which give wealthy individuals fast-track access to U.S. residency with perks that feel more like airline loyalty programs than immigration law.