Dhaka, June 18 -- US government officials are accelerating travel arrangements for Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, ensuring she can attend Sunday's World Cup match against Uruguay in Miami.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper delivered a heroic, seven-save performance during Cape Verde's historic 0-0 tournament debut against Spain on Monday.

However, strict U.S. immigration policies-specifically a "Visa Bond Pilot Program" requiring high financial bonds from certain nationals-prevented his family from attending. Vozinha revealed post-match that unexpected, hefty fees halted their travel plans in time for the opener.

The bureaucratic deadlock prompted immediate political intervention.

House Minority Leader Hakeem...