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Canadian Snowbirds Act

USA116th CongressS-2507| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2019
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Canadian Snowbirds Act This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment except for services for the visitor's employer in Canada, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • September 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2187: JOLT Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4498: Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3241: Canadian Snowbird Visa Act
CanadaImmigration status and proceduresTax administration and collection, taxpayersTravel and tourismVisas and passports

Canadian Snowbirds Act

USA116th CongressS-2507| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2019
Canadian Snowbirds Act This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment except for services for the visitor's employer in Canada, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • September 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)

Finance Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2187: JOLT Act of 2019
  • HR 116-4498: Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3241: Canadian Snowbird Visa Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CanadaImmigration status and proceduresTax administration and collection, taxpayersTravel and tourismVisas and passports