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Would Lymphatic Filariasis Cause Swelling On The Right Leg?
hi, Good morning. I had lymphatic filariasis at the age of 8 years. now its under control but there is a swelling in my right leg. My question, if i got an opportunity from US employer for green card will USCIS will allow me from medical point of view?
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
Hello,
Lymphatic filariasis can cause persistent swelling in the leg and can affect any of the legs. The permission for a green card can be given in such a case if the swelling is mild and there is no active disease at present.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Lymphatic filariasis can cause persistent swelling in the leg and can affect any of the legs. The permission for a green card can be given in such a case if the swelling is mild and there is no active disease at present.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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