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Canadian Snowbirds Could Be Allowed 8 Months In U.S.
FROM IMMIGRATION.CA
Canadian ‘snowbirds’ who spend their winters in the U.S. will be allowed to stay an extra two months under a new bill introduced in the American House of Representatives.
The bill specifically targets Canadians 55 and
over who own or rent a property in the U.S.,
and would allow them to spend more time in
America than Canada, if they so wish.
Currently, ‘snowbirds’ – as they are known –
have to count their days carefully to ensure they
abide by rules which allow them to spend 180
days a year south of the U.S.-Canadian border.
But under the Promoting Tourism to
Enhance Our Economy Act, this would be
extended to 240 days for over 55s.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF ‘PROMOTING TOUR-
ISM TO ENHANCE OUR ECONOMY ACT’
The traveller must:
• Be a citizen of Canada.
• Be at least 55 years of age.
• Maintain a residence in Canada.
• Own a residence in the U.S. or have signed a
rental agreement for accommodations in the
U.S. for the duration of the stay.
• Not inadmissible or meet any grounds for
deportation under U.S. law.
• Not seek any form of assistance or benefit
• The bipartisan bill aims to boost the U.S.
economy through travel dollars spent by
Canadians.
At a time when President Donald Trump
is seemingly trying to slam the door shut on as
many newcomers as possible, it is a rare example
of an attempt to loosen border regulations.
The politicians sponsoring the bill point to
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