Proposed U.S. legislation aims to extend Canadian snowbirds' visa-free stay

Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:20 pm

Lawmakers in the U.S. House are considering a bill to allow Canadian snowbirds extended visa-free stays in the United States during winter months, easing cross‐border travel restrictions. The proposed measure could significantly benefit thousands of Canadians seeking longer seasonal visits.

theglobeandmail.com / Canadian snowbirds could stay visa-free longer in U.S. under proposed bill

New act would provide the longer timeframe for those aged 50 and over who both maintain a home in Canada and either own or lease a U.S. residence

globalnews.ca / Canadians could stay visa-free longer in U.S. under proposed bill

Canadian snowbirds could stay longer in the United States without a visa if a bill recently proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives becomes law.

thestar.com / Canadians could stay visa-free longer in U.S. under proposed bill

Canadian snowbirds could stay longer in the United States without a visa if a bill recently proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives becomes law.

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