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Introduced
09/18/2019
09/18/2019
In Committee
09/18/2019
09/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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. 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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa program for qualified Canadian citizens aged 50 or older who own or rent a residence in the United States and meet other requirements. The bill allows these "Canadian snowbirds" to be admitted as visitors for pleasure for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period, and specifies that maintaining a U.S. residence will not be considered evidence of intent to abandon their Canadian residence. The bill also amends the Internal Revenue Code to clarify the tax status of these Canadian visitors as nonresident aliens.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 09/18/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2507/all-info | 09/19/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2507/BILLS-116s2507is.pdf | 09/26/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2507/BILLS-116s2507is.pdf.pdf | 09/26/2019 |
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