What does Preamble of HR 3070 do?

This bill, formally titled '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,' aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill seeks to authorize the admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure. The bill's provisions fall under the jurisdiction of the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Ways and Means.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3070 do?

This bill is formally titled the Canadian Snowbird Act.

What does ADMISSION OF CANADIAN RETIREES. of HR 3070 do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to admit Canadian retirees as visitors. To be eligible, an alien must be a Canadian citizen, at least 50 years of age, maintain a residence in Canada, and own or rent a residence in the United States. Applicants must not be inadmissible under section 212 or subject to deportation under section 237. They must also agree not to engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States, except for work with entities not based in the U.S. where they were previously employed in Canada. Applicants cannot seek assistance or benefits described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The spouse of a qualifying Canadian retiree may also be admitted under similar terms. Maintenance of a residence in the United States will not be considered evidence of intent to abandon a Canadian residence. An alien admitted under this subsection may stay for a period not to exceed 240 days within any 365-day period.

What does NONRESIDENT ALIEN TAX STATUS. of HR 3070 do?

This section amends subparagraph (B) of section 7701(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendment inserts language allowing certain Canadian citizens, as defined in section 214(s) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to qualify under the amended subparagraph (B).

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Canadian Snowbird Act — HR. 3070

Last updated: 4/29/2025 · Introduced: 4/29/2025

Author: Laurel Lee (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow Canadian citizens aged 50 and older, who maintain a residence in Canada and own or rent a residence in the United States, to be admitted as long-term visitors for pleasure.
Qualifying Canadian retirees and their spouses are restricted from engaging in employment or seeking public benefits in the United States, but may work with foreign entities where they were previously employed in Canada.
The bill modifies the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain Canadian citizens to qualify for specific tax statuses.

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