Bill > S2406

This bill, known as the Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2025, amends immigration and tax laws to create a special visa category for Canadian retirees visiting the United States. Under the proposed legislation, Canadian citizens aged 50 and older can be admitted as visitors for up to 240 days per 365-day period, with several specific requirements. These include maintaining a residence in Canada, owning or renting accommodations in the United States, not seeking employment in the U.S. (except potentially for their existing Canadian employer), and not applying for public assistance or benefits. The bill allows the Secretary of Homeland Security sole discretion in admitting or denying entry to these Canadian retirees, and also modifies tax regulations to clarify the nonresident alien tax status of these visitors. Importantly, maintaining a U.S. residence would not be considered evidence of intent to abandon Canadian residency. The provisions aim to facilitate longer-term leisure travel for Canadian retirees while establishing clear guidelines to prevent potential misuse of the visa category.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2406/all-info