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US Suspends Visa Bond Requirement for World Cup Ticket Holders from 5 Countries

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The Trump administration is temporarily waiving a $15,000 visa bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tunisia, easing travel for fans despite broader immigration crackdowns.

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