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The USCIS indicates use of marijuana, even in states where it is legal to do so, can result in a finding of a lack of good moral character for purposes of filing for, and in obtaining U.S. citizenship.

Permanent residents should take this into consideration before deciding to work in this field...

I love it when I get to teach the USCIS about their own rules they are attempting not to follow, while at the same time saving my clients money and the hassle of undergoing an unneeded government ordered medical exam. In this case, at the spousal interview the USCIS office in Montgomery Alabama would not approve my client's greencard unless she went and had a full medical examination performed. What the officer apparently didn't know is that if someone came in with a K-1 fian...cee visa and had her overseas administered medical exam within a year of filing for the greencard, unless a Class A medical condition was found no new USCIS medical (from a civil surgeon in the USA) is required. A well written and documented letter sent to the director of the Montgomery USCIS District Office not only resulted in approval without the new medical exam, it likely resulted in some training for that officer who didn't know the rules! From my client: Matthew is thorough, he knows the laws and is dedicated to making your case move through the system in a timely manner without interruption. He is always professional and is always looking out for your best interests. As a matter of fact, he saved my wife and I money on two different occasions. The first was filing an extension for her work card and the second instance was when we had our green card interview. The USCIS agent informed us that Novy's medical exam had expired and that was the only delay in issuing the card. When I told Matthew, he wrote a letter questioning the validity of the agent's judgment, as a result we received a letter of action followed by a green card, without having to go through a second medical exam, thus saving us $250.00 - $350.00. In conclusion, he is good at what he does and I would, and have, recommended him to friends and family. Rodney R. K-1 visa processed in Hong Kong, Adjustment of Status processed at Montgomery, Alabama USCIS.

Congratulations to Emma in obtaining U.S. citizenship!