Appealing GE denial for marijuana use?
Sep 19, 2021 | 11:06 am
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My experience has been something out of the ordinary. I am a 61 year old retired police officer. Where at 56 I was diagnosed with a rare muscle disease. I was advised by my physician to acquire a marijuana card so that I could use it to help with the muscle and joint pain that I have on a daily basis. I had already acquired a global entry card 3 years prior to my getting the marijuana card. Apparently CBP have the capability of receiving information on anyone that has a marijuana card, at least in Florida. Approximately 3 months after receiving my marijuana card I received a notice from CBP that my global entry was revoked. After making numerous attempts to acquire why I have still not received a direct answer. I do not meet any of the criteria for being denied that they list on their web page. So I figured that's got to be the only reason why I was denied. I sent emails and letters and to no avail I have still not received a direct answer other than we're sorry but you no longer meet the criteria. So it's either I live in pain to travel or I manage my pain and have to wait and long lines again to go through customs. I rather manage my pain thank you very much. Good luck to you all that have similar issues.
(I say 'long shot' because it's probably a waste of time if your local congresscritter is vehemently anti-marijuana).
Sep 20, 2021 | 10:09 pm
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I remember getting GE back when I was 19, and they asked me if I did any drugs at the interview. Was pretty surprised at that(I hadn't). Haven't had an interview since, got lucky and auto renewed. I would have answered yes if I had tried legal weed and would have been equally shocked to get banned for life from that
Nov 16, 2021 | 12:36 pm
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My business partner recently got conditionally approved after a few appeals.
Originally he had NEXUS, but he got rejected at his renewal a while ago due to medical marijuana use.
He hasn't used the medical marijuana for a long time and hasn't seen his doctor for it anymore (his license expired already), so he appealed and got conditionally approved finally.
There are two options, in-person or Zoom remote interview.
He prefers in-person interview to remote interview just in case.
Do you guys agree with him?
Originally he had NEXUS, but he got rejected at his renewal a while ago due to medical marijuana use.
He hasn't used the medical marijuana for a long time and hasn't seen his doctor for it anymore (his license expired already), so he appealed and got conditionally approved finally.
There are two options, in-person or Zoom remote interview.
He prefers in-person interview to remote interview just in case.
Do you guys agree with him?
Nov 17, 2021 | 3:05 am
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My business partner recently got conditionally approved after a few appeals.
Originally he had NEXUS, but he got rejected at his renewal a while ago due to medical marijuana use.
He hasn't used the medical marijuana for a long time and hasn't seen his doctor for it anymore (his license expired already), so he appealed and got conditionally approved finally.
There are two options, in-person or Zoom remote interview.
He prefers in-person interview to remote interview just in case.
Do you guys agree with him?
Originally he had NEXUS, but he got rejected at his renewal a while ago due to medical marijuana use.
He hasn't used the medical marijuana for a long time and hasn't seen his doctor for it anymore (his license expired already), so he appealed and got conditionally approved finally.
There are two options, in-person or Zoom remote interview.
He prefers in-person interview to remote interview just in case.
Do you guys agree with him?
And how did they know about the medical mj use by the way?
Nov 17, 2021 | 3:16 am
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My experience has been something out of the ordinary. I am a 61 year old retired police officer. Where at 56 I was diagnosed with a rare muscle disease. I was advised by my physician to acquire a marijuana card so that I could use it to help with the muscle and joint pain that I have on a daily basis. I had already acquired a global entry card 3 years prior to my getting the marijuana card. Apparently CBP have the capability of receiving information on anyone that has a marijuana card, at least in Florida. Approximately 3 months after receiving my marijuana card I received a notice from CBP that my global entry was revoked. After making numerous attempts to acquire why I have still not received a direct answer. I do not meet any of the criteria for being denied that they list on their web page. So I figured that's got to be the only reason why I was denied. I sent emails and letters and to no avail I have still not received a direct answer other than we're sorry but you no longer meet the criteria. So it's either I live in pain to travel or I manage my pain and have to wait and long lines again to go through customs. I rather manage my pain thank you very much. Good luck to you all that have similar issues.
The Medical Marijuana Use Registry is linked to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' (FLHSMV) demographic database to make the ID card application and approval process more efficient. Using the FLHSMV-sourced data will automatically approve the photo and proof of residency, and may cut down on processing time.
I imagine some sort of entry is made that can be viewed by CBP on NLETS.
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