Stefanik helps lead bipartisan Canadian Snowbird Visa Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL), and Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) have introduced the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, a bipartisan bill to extend the duration Canadian citizens who own or lease a residence in the United States may stay—from 182 days to 240 days annually. "Our neighbors to the north provide more visits to the United States than any other country, and they are critically important to North Country tourism and industry," Congresswoman Stefanik said in announcing the bill April 29. "Providing Canadians who own homes and property in the United States with extra time to visit and boost our economy will help revive Canadian tourism to the United States." North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas said, "We have been pleased to join with the Canadian Snowbird Association in support of this initiative, conveying to our friends that we appreciate their extended stays, including in the North Country. We thank Congresswoman Stefanik for her continued leadership on this positive action and message." Under current U.S. immigration law, Canadian citizens can only stay in the United States for up to 182 days per year without a visa. The Canadian Snowbird Visa Act would allow eligible Canadians—aged 50 and over who either own or lease a U.S. residence—to extend their stay to up to 240 days annually. The legislation includes important safeguards: it prohibits these individuals from working for U.S. employers or accessing public assistance programs and clarifies that they will retain their nonresident tax status. Lawmakers said the bipartisan bill reflects a shared commitment to supporting local economies, rebuilding cross-border tourism, and strengthening the U.S.-Canada relationship through smart, targeted immigration policy.

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Stefanik helps lead bipartisan Canadian Snowbird Visa Act

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