New guide helps Canadian snowbirds navigate U.S. registration requirements

Snowbird Advisor, a one-stop resource for Snowbirds, has released a guide to help Canadians visiting the U.S. for 30 days or more navigate the new registration requirements that came into effect on April 11, 2025.

The new rules require some visitors who spend 30 days or more in the United States to register online with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and will primarily impact Canadian snowbirds who spend long periods of time in the U.S.

“Many snowbirds have expressed anxiety and confusion about whether the new rules apply to them and what they need to do to comply,” said Stephen Fine, president of Snowbird Advisor, in a press release. “Unfortunately, their anxiety and confusion has been further compounded by the overwhelming amount of inaccurate and conflicting information being circulating online and by word-of-mouth. Our goal is to combat this misinformation by providing Canadian travellers with a clear, detailed, accurate resource that explains the new registration rules.”

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The guide, which will be updated regularly, consolidates information from official U.S. government resources and aims to: 

• Provide a clear overview of the new registration rules
• Help individuals determine if they are required to register
• Offer step by step details on how to register
• Answer Frequently Asked Questions about the new rules

 Canadians visiting the U.S. for 30 days or more can find the guide here. 

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