Area of Law: Cannabis Law
Answer # 2589
Can you get a visa to the U.S. if you have used cannabis?
Region: Ontario Answer # 2589In the U.S., recreational and medical marijuana remain illegal under Federal law. Only CBD is legal if the percentage of THC it contains does not exceed the prescribed amount (0.3 percent). Although in many states cannabis is now legal, the issuance of visas fall under U.S. Federal law, so the state laws have no impact.
For example, if you are applying for a B-2 Nonimmigrant Visa for temporary travel (over 180 days in length), or a K-1 (fiancé) visa, you will have to complete an application (usually online). In addition to the application form, the visa application process includes being interviewed by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Officer to determine the applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa. The application form asks if you have ever been a drug abuser or addict. You may also be asked about drug use during your interview.
If you are found to be a cannabis user or plan to use cannabis while in the U.S., then you may be found ineligible for a visa based on intending to engage in unlawful activity in the U.S. This applies even if you have a licence for medical cannabis and/or are going to a state where cannabis is legal.
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