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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3513| House 
| Updated: 9/6/2017
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (40)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Thomas MacArthur (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Jeff Denham (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Canadian Snowbird Visa Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor for a period not to exceed 240 days during any single 365-day period a Canadian citizen who: (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay, (3) is not inadmissible or deportable, (4) 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 (5) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The spouse of such person may be admitted under the same terms except that he or she is not required to separately satisfy the residence/housing requirements. The bill grants a person so admitted nonresident alien tax status.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jul 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3204
Introduced in Senate
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • July 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3204
    Introduced in Senate

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-979: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States.
  • S 115-3204: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, and for other purposes.
CanadaImmigration status and proceduresTax administration and collection, taxpayersTravel and tourismVisas and passports

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3513| House 
| Updated: 9/6/2017
Canadian Snowbird Visa Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor for a period not to exceed 240 days during any single 365-day period a Canadian citizen who: (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay, (3) is not inadmissible or deportable, (4) 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 (5) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The spouse of such person may be admitted under the same terms except that he or she is not required to separately satisfy the residence/housing requirements. The bill grants a person so admitted nonresident alien tax status.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jul 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3204
Introduced in Senate
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • July 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3204
    Introduced in Senate
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (40)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Thomas MacArthur (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Jeff Denham (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-979: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States.
  • S 115-3204: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CanadaImmigration status and proceduresTax administration and collection, taxpayersTravel and tourismVisas and passports