Tigerlily Taylor from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 7 addressed U.S. visa barriers for her Jordanian husband Adnan Abdelfattah during a recent Instagram Q&A. The reality TV star explained that Jordanian citizens must wait over 12 months for tourist visa appointments at the U.S. embassy.
Most applications face denial despite the extended waiting period. Tigerlily also revealed that embassy appointment scheduling takes more than a year, making tourist visas impractical for their situation. Their decision to marry in Amman allowed them to bypass tourist visa requirements while following local customs for couples spending time together.
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Tourist visa issues kept 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days' Adnan from U.S. visit before marriage
Tourist visa applications for Jordanian citizens require extensive documentation and face high scrutiny from U.S. immigration authorities. According to 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Tigerlily's detailed Instagram responses, applicants must wait over 12 months to secure an embassy appointment in Jordan.
The U.S. embassy implements thorough screening procedures for tourist visa applications from Jordan, resulting in frequent denials. Tigerlily explained how the lengthy waiting period and uncertain outcome influenced their decision to pursue marriage in Jordan rather than wait for a tourist visa approval.
The process starts with scheduling an appointment at the U.S. embassy in Jordan for a tourist visa interview. Tigerlily shared that embassy appointments take over a year to obtain due to high demand and limited availability. The application requires proof of ties to Jordan, financial stability, and clear intent to return after the visit.
Even after completing the extensive waiting period and gathering the required documentation, many applications face rejection. These restrictions made it impractical for the 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star to attempt to visit Tigerlily in America before marriage.
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star’s exact response to the question in the Instagram story was,
“For a Jordanian to visit the US, they need a visa. Tourist visas are really hard to get and most of them get denied. Plus it takes 1 year or more to even get an appointment at the embassy for a tourist visa. Then to get denied after waiting over 1 year would just be beyond frustrating. Spousal visas vary on how long the waiting period is as well."
Timeline of relationship events
The 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 7 couple's relationship began through Instagram when Tigerlily sent Adnan a direct message. Their online communication included daily video calls and messages over four months. During this period, they discussed meeting options and decided Tigerlily would travel to Amman, Jordan.
The couple's time in Jordan led to marriage discussions, influenced by local cultural practices and visa limitations. After their wedding in September 2023, Adnan started the spousal visa process, which proved more successful than the tourist visa route. Tigerlily mentioned that while spousal visas also involve waiting periods, they offer more certainty than tourist visas for Jordanian citizens.
Meeting location decision
Tigerlily addressed fan questions about meeting alternatives through her Instagram stories. Both Tigerlily and Adnan maintained stable financial situations during their online relationship period. Despite their ability to travel, U.S. visa restrictions limited their meeting location options.
The couple considered meeting in other countries but chose Jordan as their destination. This decision aligned with Adnan's local customs and legal requirements for spending time together. Tigerlily flew to Amman, where local marriage regulations allowed them to formalize their relationship within their four-month timeline.
Episode updates
Recent episodes revealed additional aspects of the couple's post-marriage life. During a hair salon visit featured in the October 27 episode, Tigerlily discussed challenges regarding medical appointments. She mentioned experiencing back and neck pain that required chiropractic care.
According to Tigerlily, Adnan expressed concerns after viewing social media videos about chiropractic procedures. The conversation highlighted their ongoing adjustment to cultural differences.
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star explained to her hairstylist that Adnan wanted her to switch to women healthcare practitioners. She emphasized her trust in her current chiropractor while addressing these new expectations. Her medical appointment discussion occurred alongside other cultural adjustments, including dress code preferences and social interaction guidelines.
The October 27 episode documented their ongoing transition and relationship developments. Tigerlily shared updates about Adnan's adjustment to life in America following his successful spousal visa approval. Their story continues to unfold on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, airing Sundays at 8 pm ET on TLC and Max.
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