Cannabis & Marijuana
J-1 Exchange Visitor Program for Scholars and Student Interns
Recreational and medical sale and use of cannabis is legal in Colorado and many other states. Federal law considers the sale, possession and use of cannabis illegal.
Sale, possession or use of cannabis can have serious consequences under federal law including immigration impacts such as denial of admission to the U.S. or revocation of a visa.
Do not sell, possess or use cannabis or have evidence of association with cannabis.
The visa application asks for social media information which consular officers can use to view posts and pictures.
CBP officers can inspect cell phone and electronic devices when you apply to enter the U.S.
- J-1 Scholar/Student Intern Checklist
- Required Check-in & J-1 Scholar/Intern Orientation
- Employee Rights and Resources
- Medical Insurance Requirement
- In-person Requirement
- Minimum Financial Support and Cost of Living
- Proof of Financial Support Requirements
- English Language Proficiency
- Understanding Your Immigration Documents
- Maintaining J Status
- Schools and Childcare
- Activities and Support
- Cell Phones & Banking
- Life in Colorado
- Housing
- Transportation
- J-2 Dependents
Before Arrival in the U.S.
- J-1 Scholar/Student Intern Checklist
- Required Check-in & J-1 Scholar/Intern Orientation
- Employee Rights and Resources
- Transfer In from another J Program
- Medical Insurance Requirement
- In-person Requirement
- Cannabis & Marijuana
- Incidental Employment
- Incident Reporting
- SSN (Social Security Number) for Employees
- Taxes and International Tax
- Colorado Driver’s License or State ID
- Bars to Repeat Participation
- Two-year Home Country Physical Presence
- Minimum Financial Support and Cost of Living
- Proof of Financial Support Requirements
- English Language Proficiency
- Schools and Childcare
- Activities and Support
- Cell Phones & Banking
- Life in Colorado
- Housing
- Transportation
- Reporting Address Changes
- Travel Abroad and Reentry
- J-2 Dependents
Arrival in the U.S.
- J-1 Scholar/Student Intern Checklist
- Required Check-in & J-1 Scholar/Intern Orientation
- Employee Rights and Resources
- Transfer In from another J Program
- Medical Insurance Requirement
- In-person Requirement
- Cannabis & Marijuana
- Incidental Employment
- Incident Reporting
- SSN (Social Security Number) for Employees
- Taxes and International Tax
- Colorado Driver’s License or State ID
- Bars to Repeat Participation
- Two-year Home Country Physical Presence
- Minimum Financial Support and Cost of Living
- Proof of Financial Support Requirements
- English Language Proficiency
- Schools and Childcare
- Activities and Support
- Cell Phones & Banking
- Life in Colorado
- Housing
- Transportation
- Reporting Address Changes
- Travel Abroad and Reentry
- Out of Country Authorization
- Change in Terms of J program
- J-2 Dependents
- Departure from the University and/or J-1 Program
- Understanding Your Immigration Documents
- Maintaining J Status
After Arrival in the U.S.
International Student & Scholar Services
International Students
CU Denver
Student Commons Building
1201 Larimer Street
Suite 1119
Denver, CO 80204
International Scholars
CU Denver
Lawrence Street Center
1380 Lawrence Street
Suite 932
Denver, CO 80204
International Students & Scholars
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Ground Floor: STE. EG305, EG305A, and EG306
Aurora, CO 80045
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