Vozinha’s mother cleared to enter US for Uruguay match after visa hurdle resolved | OneFootball

Hakeem Jeffries said in a statement that Vozinha’s mother will be able to obtain a United States visa in time for Sunday’s game against Uruguay, that he had intervened with US secretary of state Marco Rubio to resolve the issue, and that travel plans are being arranged for a reunion in Miami.

She had previously been prevented from travelling by the visa’s financial requirements.

On Monday the Cape Verde goalkeeper starred in a 0-0 draw with Spain, securing his country’s first World Cup point. The 40-year-old was named player of the match and ended in tears as team-mates surrounded him.

He cried because he had been raised by grandparents who have since died, and his mother could not attend due to visa problems. He had not been able to gather the money in time.

The United States introduced strict World Cup visa measures, particularly affecting African nations, under Donald Trump’s strict migration policy. Applicants from 50 developing countries, including Cape Verde, were asked to post a refundable bond of $5,000 to $15,000, a system eased a month before the tournament for some supporters.

Their final Group H match is on 27 June against Saudi Arabia.

Source: Le Progres