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
On April 19, 2019, United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency is updating its Policy Manual to clarify that marijuana use is a conditional bar to naturalization. This policy guidance...more
4/23/2019
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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
4/8/2019
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Customs and Border Protection ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
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Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
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Immigration Procedures ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
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As the legal landscape of marijuana use shifts in both the United States and Canada, new questions arise as to the impact of drug use on admission to the United States. Currently, under both U.S. and Canadian federal law,...more
9/21/2018
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Canada ,
Controlled Substances ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Drug & Alcohol Abuse ,
Drug Trafficking ,
Foreign Nationals ,
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Marijuana Related Businesses ,
NAFTA ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
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