Canadian Snowbird Act

The proposed "Canadian Snowbird Act" aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to facilitate the long-term admission of Canadian retirees into the United States as visitors for pleasure. This legislation would permit Canadian citizens who are at least 50 years old and maintain a residence in Canada to stay in the U.S. for extended periods, provided they meet specific criteria. To qualify, individuals must own or rent U.S. accommodations, not be inadmissible or deportable, and refrain from engaging in U.S. employment or seeking public assistance. Spouses of eligible retirees may also be admitted under similar conditions, and maintaining a U.S. residence will not be considered evidence of intent to abandon their Canadian residence. Eligible retirees could be admitted for up to 240 days within any 365-day period, with time spent outside the U.S. not counting towards this limit. Furthermore, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to ensure these Canadian citizens are treated as nonresident aliens for tax purposes , preventing their extended stays from inadvertently changing their tax status.