Visa Bond Kept Vozinha's Mother Out

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said visa costs kept his mother from watching him in the U.S.; Hakeem Jeffries said the State Department waived fees for Sunday's Miami match.

1. Frame 1World Cup visa gate: U.S. government visa costs block Vozinha's mother from Cape Verde's 0-0 Spain match.
2. Frame 2$15,000 threshold: Cape Verde travelers faced a refundable U.S. bond plus ordinary visa fees.
3. Frame 3Timing bottleneck: the ticket-holder carveout arrived after costs had already stalled Ana Candida Evora's trip.
4. Frame 4Intervention path: Jeffries asked Rubio; the State Department waived fees before the Uruguay match in Miami.
5. Frame 5Failure mode: bonds, bans, and vetting can delay fans, teams, and referees entering the host country.
6. Frame 6Watch signal: whether visa processing keeps pace as Cape Verde plays Uruguay Sunday in Miami.