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SAINT-LAZARE · GOLD CARD FIELD GUIDE

Does preparing Gold Card remotely let me choose any location for an official appointment?

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THE DIRECT ANSWER

Do not assume that remote preparation creates that choice. Follow the instructions and official guidance applicable to the actual case.

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A private adviser’s location does not establish the location or format of a government step. This page does not promise unrestricted consulate selection, a remote appointment or the same process for every applicant.

The current official description centres on a gift to the U.S. government together with a processing fee. The official framework connects successful cases to EB-1 or EB-2. Do not assume that wealth makes every professional claim unnecessary or that an impressive biography guarantees a particular category. Review the actual official communication before making work or residence commitments. Eligibility uses EB-1 or EB-2 classification, with admissibility and visa availability still applicable; it is not EB-5. Whether borrowed funds are acceptable is a question for the current official instructions and counsel, not for the broker offering the loan. Recheck the official instructions before transferring money because program procedures may change. The record that settles a claimed government program is the official government publication, not an intermediary’s slide deck.

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