118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 387Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2023

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.

Immigration
Introduced Feb 9, 2023
Last action Feb 9, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Feb 9, 2023
Finance
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.