Overview
- Christina Cuevas said on Wednesday that the family has started an emergency tourist spousal visa application for Sumit so he can travel to the United States with Jenny for ALS treatment.
- Jenny’s doctors provided a note saying she cannot travel alone because of her diagnosis, which the family says makes Sumit’s presence necessary for the long flight and in-hospital care.
- The family chose an emergency tourist spousal visa rather than a green card to try to move faster, but they have submitted paperwork and now await an appointment at the Indian consulate with no guarantee of approval.
- Christina plans to travel to India to help with logistics and said she would likely accompany Jenny and Sumit back to the U.S. if the visa is granted.
- Jenny’s condition has worsened in recent weeks with increased hand weakness, the family continues public fundraising that has raised roughly $96,000, and supporters and castmates have held benefit events to help cover care and travel costs.