A controversial90 Day Fiancéalum recently gave a shocking update about their child’s immigration status. There have been several franchise alums who have had to leave their children behind in order to pursue the K-1 visa and move to America. Jasmine Pineda,Larissa Lima, and Loren Allen all left their kids in their native countries to find love abroad.
This was also the case for90 Day Fiancéseason 11’s Aminata “Mina” Mack when she moved to the U.S. from France to be with her now-husband, Mark Bessette. Mina originally had a controversial status over her head as fans discovered, correctly, as confirmed by Mina, that she was a former stripper.
To that end, they thought she was a gold digger regarding her relationship with Mark, who is23 years her senior.
However, Mina proved that her love for Mark was true, and she gained90 Day Fiancéfan acceptance in the process.Minaand Markrecently celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary and six years together.
Last time viewers saw them at the season 11 Tell All, they were happily married, but still having issues with Mina’s son, Clayton’s visa to join her and Mark, and Mina and Mark’s daughter, Maria, in the U.S.
In the comments of the anniversary post, Mina was asked where Clayton was, and the person said they hoped he was on his way, and she responded.
“We hope he’ll be with us for the festive season.”
What Mina’s Immigration Update About Clayton Means
Mina Must Still Feel Very Badly
Mina was heartbroken and in tears when she realized 11-year-old Clayton would not be able to make it to her and Mark’s wedding due to his immigration issues. She detailed howshe felt like a bad motherand that she didn’t want to give Clayton the impression he was any less important than Maria.
So the fact that Clayton is still not in the U.S. over a year later must be a continued blow to Mina’s emotions. However, Mina, Mark, and Maria have been to Europe several times to visit Clayton and holiday together.
Clayton was very supportive of his mom’s decision to move to the U.S. and relayed his hopes to join her, Mark, and Maria. During the season,Mark also agreed to adopt Claytononce he came to the U.S. and that still seems to be the plan. In the meantime, Clayton lives with Mina’s sister in Paris.
Our Take On Clayton Not Immigrating To The USA Yet
The Hold-Up Must Be Complicated
Mina is originally from Angola,and immigrated to France. Clayton was born in Angola to an assumed Angolan father and may not have French birthright citizenship, and therefore, would not have a French passport. That means, in order for Clayton to go to America, Angolan immigration, as well as French and American immigration would have to be involved.
That means, in order for Clayton to go to America, Angolan immigration, as well as French and American immigration would have to be involved.
For Clayton, Mark, and Mina not to have success with Clayton’s immigration status, it means the hold-up must be complicated. It’s likely Mark, a successful pilot, has hired an immigration attorney to handle the complicated situation. But in the meantime, the90 Day Fiancécouple are still in limbo regarding Clayton.
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