But that standoff became less important in the eyes of Cuban Americans here after Castro announced Wednesday that the boy's father, Juan Miguel Gonzalez, is ready to travel to the United States to take his son home. Gonzalez's lawyer, Greg Craig, asked for a visa Thursday for his client for the expected visit, but was told by U.S. State Department officials that Gonzalez himself had to (apply) for the visa at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Havana.  
 Verb: apply
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