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US HR4498

US HR4498
Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2019


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Introduced
09/25/2019
In Committee
10/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States. 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 55 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, 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 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a new nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens who are at least 55 years old, maintain a residence in Canada, own or rent a U.S. residence, are not inadmissible or deportable, will not engage in U.S. employment, and will not seek U.S. government assistance or benefits. These Canadian visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period and will be treated as nonresident aliens for U.S. tax purposes during their stay.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 10/28/2019)

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