Canadian Snowbird Visa Act

Canadian Snowbird Visa Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States qualifying Canadian citizens as long-term nonimmigrant visitors.

A qualifying Canadian citizen is an individual who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a Canadian residence, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of the individual's stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable, (5) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States other than for a non-U.S.-based person or entity by whom the Canadian citizen was employed in Canada or for whom the Canadian citizen performed services in Canada, and (6) will not seek certain forms of assistance or benefits. A qualified individual may be admitted for up to 240 days during any single 365-day period.

The spouse of such an individual may be admitted under the same terms, except that the spouse is not required to separately satisfy the requirement for owning or renting a residence in the United States.

An individual admitted into the United States under this bill shall have nonresident alien tax status.

Bill 118 hr 4448, also known as the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to allow Canadian citizens who are at least 50 years old and own property in the United States to stay in the country for up to 240 days each year, without needing to obtain a visa.

The bill aims to promote tourism and economic activity in the United States by making it easier for Canadian "snowbirds" to spend extended periods of time in the country. It also seeks to strengthen the relationship between the US and Canada by facilitating travel for Canadian citizens who own property in the US.

If passed, the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act would provide a significant benefit to Canadian citizens who wish to spend more time in the United States, particularly during the winter months. It would also potentially boost the US economy by increasing tourism and spending by Canadian visitors. Overall, the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act is a bipartisan effort to streamline the visa process for Canadian citizens who own property in the US and wish to spend more time in the country. It is aimed at promoting tourism, strengthening US-Canada relations, and providing economic benefits for both countries.