US Immigration: Marijuana
Non-citizens residing in states where marijuana is legal may believe that using marijuana in accordance with state law will not hurt their immigration status, or their prospects for obtaining lawful status. THIS IS WRONG! Although marijuana may be legal in some states, it is still a federal offense to possess marijuana. This can have particularly disastrous consequences for an individual’s immigration endeavors.
In fact, a noncitizen who admits to an immigration official that they possessed marijuana can be found inadmissible, denied entry into the United States, or have their application for lawful status or naturalization denied. Moreover, depending on the circumstances, it can also make a lawful permanent resident deportable. This is true even if the conduct was allowed under state law, the non-citizen never was convicted of a crime, and the conduct took place in their own home!
If you have any questions regarding marijuana and its impact on immigration or if you have been found to be admissible to the United States and want to determine whether you may be eligible for a waiver, please contact Aspire Visa Attorneys at www.aspirevisaattorneys.com or (970) 680-1223. Our attorneys are authorized to practice immigration law in all 50 states and represent clients around the globe!
*Please be advised that this is not intended to be legal advice nor does engagement with this post create an attorney-client relationship.
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Current as of October 1, 2023