Sumit Singh is working to obtain a visa that will allow him to accompany wife Jenny Slatten to the United States where she can receive treatment for ALS using her medical insurance.
As The Ashley previously reported, the “90 Day Fiancé” couple revealed in May that doctors diagnosed Jenny with ALS in December. Since then, the couple has regularly posted updates about Jenny’s health on social media. They also continue to receive donations through a GoFundMe launched in May to help with medical costs. (At this time, supporters have donated more than $96,000 to the online fundraiser.)
On Wednesday, Jenny’s daughter Christina Cuevas posted a major update on behalf of her mom and Sumit, revealing that Sumit is currently applying for a visa in India to travel to the U.S. with Jenny.
“We’ve started the visa process for Sumit to come to the U.S. to bring my mom so that she can come here and get more treatment using her insurance,” Christina said.
According to Christina, Jenny’s doctor has provided a note with Jenny’s diagnosis and indicated that she can’t travel alone. The note also recognizes that “Sumit has become her full-time caregiver as her husband.”
” … We have applied for an emergency tourist spousal visa, not for a green card, only for a tourist visa,” Christina explained. “It’s a lot longer of a process to try to get a green card, especially right now, they’re not making it easy for anyone, so we’re going the tourist route.
“ … So we’ve started [the process] and we’re waiting for the Indian consulate to give Sumit his appointment,” she continued. “As of right now, we’re still waiting on the appointment and there has been no update on when that will happen for him to go in front of the consulate.”
Despite that, she assured fans that all parties are “working on it” and trying their “damnedest to get Sumit here with [her] mom.”
Christina also revealed that she will be traveling to India in a few of weeks “to assist Sumit” in the visa process, and in the event that he and Jenny end up coming to the U.S., she wants to ensure that “it’s easy for them.”
“ … I want it to be seamless, especially for Sumit coming to a whole other country … I just want to be there to assist and make sure everything goes smoothly, not only for my mom, but for Sumit as well,” she said.
As you may remember, Jenny confirmed in one of her and Sumit’s updates last month that she does not have health insurance in India. Sumit then explained that Jenny hadn’t returned to the U.S. to seek medical care because she cannot travel alone and he’s unable to obtain a travel visa that would allow him to stay in the U.S. long-term. Sumit noted at the time that he would travel to the U.S. for Jenny to seek medical care if necessary, though he and Jenny would only do so if they knew they would “definitely find a better solution” in the U.S. than what is offered in India.
Although Jenny’s two daughters live in the U.S. and have offered to help the pair, Jenny has stated she doesn’t want to burden her kids.
Jenny’s daughter Dominique later took to the comments to respond.
“I would love to have you here and that’s what us children are for, but I know you won’t be happy and you want to be with your husband,” Dominque wrote. “I get it 100 [percent] but I just wanted you to know don’t ever think you would be a burden in my life. I’m [used] to taking care of people lol. I love you so much!”
“Sumit, thank you for all you’re doing to take care of my mom,” she added.
“She said she’s still able to hold her phone and [hold] a drink, but as far as opening something, she can no longer do that,” Christina added.
Watch Christina’s full update video below.
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6 Responses
She shouldn’t wait for treatment. My cousin passed away from the same thing a couple years ago and he was only in his late twenties. It’s a miserable death and I don’t wish it on anyone. She needs medical care ASAP!
Aw wow. I hope things work out for this family and quickly for the visa to be processed.
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I’m sorry! I meant to👍