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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.

USA115th CongressS-3204| Senate 
| Updated: 7/12/2018
Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Democratic Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Canadian Snowbirds Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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 U.S. accommodations for the duration of such stay; (3) is not inadmissible or deportable; (4) will not work in the United States other than for a non U.S.-based person or entity that the person worked for in Canada; and (5) will not seek any federal means tested public benefit for five years, or any federal tax credits for child care, earned income, first time homebuyers, health insurance, or health care plans. 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. DHS shall have sole and unreviewable discretion to withhold or withdraw admission of such an alien. The bill grants a person so admitted nonresident alien tax status.
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Sep 6, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3513
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jul 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 12, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 6, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3513
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • July 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 12, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-979: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States.
  • HR 115-3513: 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.
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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.

USA115th CongressS-3204| Senate 
| Updated: 7/12/2018
Canadian Snowbirds Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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 U.S. accommodations for the duration of such stay; (3) is not inadmissible or deportable; (4) will not work in the United States other than for a non U.S.-based person or entity that the person worked for in Canada; and (5) will not seek any federal means tested public benefit for five years, or any federal tax credits for child care, earned income, first time homebuyers, health insurance, or health care plans. 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. DHS shall have sole and unreviewable discretion to withhold or withdraw admission of such an alien. The bill grants a person so admitted nonresident alien tax status.
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Timeline
Sep 6, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3513
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jul 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 12, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 6, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3513
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • July 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 12, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Democratic Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-979: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States.
  • HR 115-3513: 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