Canadian Snowbirds Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 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.
What just happenedSep 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 18, 2019
- Sep 18, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Sep 18, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate