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Published: March 11, 2025
The United States has announced new rules that will directly affect Canadians known as **“snowbirds”** (Snowbirds), who spend their winters in the warmer U.S. states. These changes aim to tighten controls on the duration of stay and visa conditions, which may reshape the travel and residency patterns of Canadians in the United States.
According to a report published by CTV News, the new rules involve setting a maximum duration that Canadians can spend in the United States without needing a visa, in addition to intensifying checks on legal residency and tax status. These measures are expected to reduce the number of days Canadians are allowed to reside in the United States without legal or tax repercussions.
The new amendments also include stricter tax requirements for Canadians who spend extended periods in the United States, as they may be required to file U.S. tax returns if they exceed the allowed maximum annual stay.
Associations representing “snowbirds” expressed concern that these changes could impact the mobility of retired Canadians who are accustomed to spending winters in states like Florida and Arizona.
In contrast, U.S. authorities clarified that these actions are intended to enhance oversight of the immigration system and ensure compliance with tax regulations. These changes are expected to lead to increased scrutiny at border crossings and expand the collection of information regarding the duration visitors spend in the country.
This amendment comes at a time when Washington continues to reevaluate immigration policies, amid concerns about their impact on trade and tourism relations between the United States and Canada.
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