After a lengthy and emotional ordeal, Akbar “Sonneiko” Butaev and Semion “CemaTheSlayeR” Krivulya have finally got their US visas approved. Both Na’Vi and Vega Squadron have thus managed to secure visas for their entire rosters and will soon travel to Seattle, Washington, for The International 2015.
@SoNNeikO_o has VISA!!! Big THANK YOU to VALVE and US Senator Maria Cantwell for all your help! It was key for success! #navinews #TI5
— Natus Vincere (@natusvincere) July 16, 2015
THAT'S IT! See you at The International! CemaTheSlayer's visa is approved!!! 5/5 we are ready!
Special thanks to Senator Maria Cantwell!
— Vega Squadron (@VegaSquadron) July 16, 2015
Akbar’s visa had been denied three times, while Semion “CemaTheSlayeR” Krivulya’s visa application was rejected twice. Both Natus Vincere, and Vega Squadron asked Valve for their help.
After the onslaught of denials, Valve has reached out to US Senator Maria Cantwell and asked for help contacting the US Embassy in Moscow, in an effort to provide assistance to both teams.
Only two days ago, it was revealed that EHOME are finally in the clear for TI5, as their mid player – Chen “Cty” Tianyu – has received his US visa, after having his request denied, on July 6th.
Photo Credits: Natus Vincere
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