Democrat calls for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinhas mother to get US visa
News Source : Al Jazeera English
News Summary
- Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a bond payment for a visa.
- Cape Verde was included on a list of dozens of countries whose citizens needed to post bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the US.
- Washington announced it was dropping the requirement for World Cup ticket holders last month.
- House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to allow Evora to travel.
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