The Negative Impact of Marijuana Laws on Your Immigration

The lack of moral character severely impacts your immigration status in OKC. And that requires you to stay away from the criminal pathway, following the obligations. Any complication would indicate the immediate need for an immigration lawyer. At Foshee and Yaffee Attorneys at Law, we help you easily overcome the most troublesome complexities.

The possession and use of marijuana take a toll on your legal status. And let's not forget about the contradiction of federal and state laws. Several factors stay away from your knowledge. So, we have decided to shed light on the essential information through this article. Let's delve deeper into the details.

The Link Between Your Legal Status and Marijuana

We know that marijuana is legal in OKC only for medical use. (A state-issued license is mandatory.) And this permission makes immigrants think their immigration status remains unaffected. However, federal law still considers this act to be unlawful. According to the Policy Manual amendment of USCIS, even legal marijuana conduct can lead to immigration penalties. For instance, once you admit to the possession of cannabis, you risk the family's immigration eligibility. Therefore, you need the support of an immigration lawyer to be on the safe side.

The federal government holds the authority to permit green cards, visas, and citizenship. However, you will find variations in these laws according to the states. Furthermore, the federal government might find it challenging to enforce immigration laws.

The Deportable Circumstance

Non-citizens often face deportation complications owing to marijuana-oriented convictions. However, there is an exception: the arrival of multiple convictions from the same incident wherein you possessed 30 grams or less.

The Possibility of Inadmissibility

Undoubtedly, a marijuana-related conviction can deem you inadmissible on controlled-substance grounds. Do you know what that means? While traveling abroad, you might not enter the state unless you obtain a waiver qualification. An admission of conduct lacking the conviction can trigger the controlled substance inadmissibility ground. The problems keep expanding until we take appropriate legal assistance. Therefore, taking advice from an immigration lawyer is so essential.

Summing Up the Facts

The absence of moral character can put your immigration status in danger. Marijuana possession is one such roadblock. As there are various legal complications, the timely support of an immigration attorney is the only way to cross the hurdles.

**Disclaimer: This content is not to be construed as legal advice nor does it establish terms of a client-attorney relationship.