PALM SPRINGS — 90 Day Fiancé stars Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh are facing a critical crossroads in their lives. As the 68-year-old reality star’s condition progresses following her Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, her family is racing against time to bring her back to the United States for specialized treatment.
In a emotional video update shared on Wednesday, July 22, Jenny’s daughter, Christina, provided fans with a major update on the couple’s desperate effort to secure an emergency visa for Sumit.
«Doctors have explicitly stated that Jenny cannot travel alone due to her medical condition and the extensive travel time required,» Christina revealed, explaining why her husband must accompany her on the flight from India.
The ALS Diagnosis and Mounting Caregiving Challenges
Jenny first went public with her devastating diagnosis in May 2024, sharing that her symptoms—including difficulty swallowing and slurred speech—had turned out to be ALS rather than a stroke as rumors had suggested. Since then, the progressive neurodegenerative disease has fundamentally altered the couple’s daily life in India, turning 38-year-old Sumit into her full-time caretaker.
To help cover mounting medical expenses, specialized equipment, and the complex logistics of international travel, Christina launched a GoFundMe campaign. The fundraiser has rallied significant support from fans who have followed the beloved couple’s relationship journey since their franchise debut.
- Goal: $171,700 USD to cover medical care and travel logistics.
- Current Needs: Specialized ALS treatment facilities in the U.S. and proximity to family support networks.
- Travel Status: Doctors insist Jenny requires full-time accompaniment on long-haul flights.
Bypassing Green Cards for an Emergency Tourist Visa
Rather than waiting out the traditional, lengthier green card application process, the family has pivotally opted for an emergency tourist spousal visa for Sumit. Given Jenny’s rapid decline and lack of comprehensive health insurance in India, waiting for permanent immigration approval is simply no longer an option.
Jenny’s medical team has provided documentation attesting to her progressive ALS diagnosis to substantiate the urgent need. Christina consulted with her local senator’s office regarding expediting the application timeline, but was cautioned that the process could still take considerable time.
The family is currently awaiting an appointment confirmation from the Indian consulate for Sumit. While the approval remains uncertain, Christina asked fans and supporters to keep Sumit’s visa process in their thoughts and prayers as they await news from immigration authorities.