

Canadian Snowbird Visa Act Aims to Boost U.S. Tourism and Real Estate, But Restrictions Remain
BREAKING NEWS
By: Velorine
American lawmakers have introduced the ‘Canadian Snowbird Visa Act’, a legislation aimed at boosting tourism with real estate incentives. The bipartisan bill, if passed, would extend the length of stay for Canadian citizens older than 50 who own or lease a residence in the United States. Currently, such tourists, referred to as snowbirds, can stay in the US for 182 days annually.
The Canadian Snowbird Visa Act was introduced by Florida Republican Reps. Elise Stefanik and Laurel Lee, along with Arizona’s Greg Stanton. It proposes a significant increase in snowbirds’ stay to 240 days a year.
“Our neighbors to the north provide more visits to the United States than any other country, and they are critically important to North Country tourism and industry. Providing Canadians who own homes and property in the United States with extra time to visit and boost our economy will help revive Canadian tourism to the United States,” Stefanik said.
Canadian Snowbird Visa Act has a catch
However, on the downside, the bill would prohibit such individuals from working for American employers or accessing public assistance programs. They will retain a non-citizen tax status.