Canadians can stay visa-free in the United States for longer under the proposed bill

If the bill recently proposed in the U.S. House becomes law, Canadian snowbirds can stay in the U.S. for longer without a visa.

The bipartisan bill proposed by deputies, Elise Stefanik of New York, Laurel Lee of Florida and Greg Stanton of Arizona proposed to extend the time for Canadian citizens, who can leave them in the United States without a visa, from 180 to 240 days.

The Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, introduced in late April, will provide a longer time frame for people aged 50 and older who maintain their residence in Canada and own or rent U.S. residence.

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The proposal was chosen not to travel south due to the ongoing trade war and annexation threat from U.S. President Donald Trump, while lower Loonie and rising insurance rates also prompted Canadian Snowbirds to sell their U.S. homes.

Li said in a press release that extending the time Canadians can stay in the U.S. will support local communities and work growth and strengthen bonds with their closest neighbors.

The bill is because the United States is also willing to require Canadians who have lasted for more than 30 days in the United States to register with the government.