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How Links to Marijuana Industry Can Affect Foreign Nationals’ U.S. Immigration Status

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Marijuana still is considered a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. A conviction under the Controlled Substances Act can lead to severe consequences for a non-U.S. citizen....more

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FOIA Suit Uncovers True CBP Policy Regarding Immigration Admissibility of Individuals Connected to Legal Foreign Cannabis Industry

It took years, but DWT's cannabis group prevailed in obtaining U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) policy on the admissibility of non-citizens with ties to legal foreign cannabis businesses....more

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Bill Approved by House Legalizing Marijuana Also Would Affect Immigrants

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The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act passed the House of Representatives on April 1, 2022. If passed by the Senate and signed by the President, the bill would clear marijuana-related convictions...more

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The Top 15 Workplace Law Stories from October 2021

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Immigration Consequences of Passive Investment in the Legal Cannabis Industry

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The recent legalization of adult-use cannabis in New York State has created enormous economic opportunity in the state, but taking advantage of those opportunities may bring harsh immigration consequences for foreign...more

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Immigration Considerations of Legalized Recreational Marijuana

Recently, New York became the 16th state in the United States to legalize recreational marijuana. We wanted to remind you and your employees that the use, purchase or possession of marijuana is still a crime throughout the...more

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Permanent Residency Applicants May Face Questions About Recreational Marijuana Use

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Immigration attorneys in states where marijuana is legal for recreational purposes have recently reported that their clients are now being questioned at their permanent residency interviews about whether they have ever used...more

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Puffing Your Way Out of Admissibility

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A new year is just around the corner which means that some new laws approved by state legislatures in 2019 will take effect on January 1, 2020. One of the most controversial laws is the legalization of marijuana. Iowa...more

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U.S. Immigration And The Growing Marijuana Industry

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Although not legal on the federal level, the marijuana industry is a fast-growing economic sector in the U.S. Thirty-three states have legalized medical marijuana and 10 of those have legalized recreational use. Based on...more

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USCIS Clarifies: Immigrants Cannot Establish Good Moral Character if Involved in State Licensed Marijuana-Related Activities

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On April 19, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy guidance, clarifying that violations of federal controlled substance law are generally a bar to establishing good moral character for...more

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USCIS Policy Alert Reiterates That Marijuana Use Has Immigration Consequences Regardless of State Law

A recent policy alert issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) highlights the conflict between federal and state laws when it comes to marijuana use. The alert reiterates that engaging in marijuana-related...more

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Link To Marijuana Industry As Basis For Denial Of Naturalization Application?

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DHS is apparently citing federal cannabis laws as grounds for denying citizenship. Further, USCIS announced on April 19 that the USCIS Policy Manual now clarifies that violation of federal controlled substance law, including...more

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Crossing the Line? Immigration Consequences of Marijuana Use

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In 2018, marijuana was legalized for recreational use nationwide in Canada. New York state is also in the process of legalizing marijuana for recreational use; however, it remains illegal under federal law. As noted...more

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Important Immigration Proposals by the Trump Administration Impacting Transportation and Infrastructure Companies

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I. H-1B Visa Changes - H-1B visas are arguably the most common U.S. work visa applicable to all industries. Every year, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a limited number of H-1B visas...more

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The Employment Law Authority - March/April 2017

EXECUTIVE ORDERS MARK A RISING, ROILING TIDE OF IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS - In his first week in office, President Donald Trump launched a series of executive orders (EO) directing large-scale changes on...more

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