Niles Valentine and Matilda D, a couple from “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,” have some exciting news to share
following the Season 7 tell-all. During the tell-all, Niles, who is on the autism spectrum and hails from Mobile,
Alabama, got into a feud with co-star Adnan Abdal Fatah. Niles met Matilda from Ghana through social media when
she unexpectedly messaged him. The couple was together for two years before getting married on the show, even though Niles was initially reluctant due to losing his job and concerns from his parents, who believed Matilda could be a scammer.
To fund their wedding, Niles borrowed money from a friend but eventually managed to pay him back. However, he now needs $4,000 to bring Matilda to the United States on an spousal visa. Recently, Niles shocked his fans by sharing an Instagram post announcing the creation of a GoFundMe campaign titled “Help Matilda Reunite with Niles in the USA.” The fundraiser aims to raise a total of $88,000 to cover visa processing costs, medical exams, travel expenses, legal fees, and Matilda’s plane ticket to the U.S.
Fans have expressed skepticism about the legitimacy of the GoFundMe, especially considering that in January 2025, Niles had cautioned his followers to report any fundraising campaigns related to him and Matilda. However, “90 Day Fiancé” fan page 90DayFano confirmed that this new campaign is indeed legitimate, as the information was directly provided by Niles. Interestingly, another commenter named Vana Gerbet claimed to have already given Niles $2,000, which was sent directly to him.
Despite this support, fans are questioning why Niles cannot save up his own income, especially since he recently secured a new job as the Director of Self-Advocacy at the Alabama Department of Mental Health in September 2024. Critics are urging him to stop asking fans for money when he could potentially use his earnings to fund Matilda’s visa application, and some believe the couple rushed into marriage instead of waiting until they had the funds to do so.
While some viewers feel that Niles and Matilda have an endearing storyline and deserve financial assistance, others are concerned about the financial burden and its effect on their relationship. Matilda has been living apart from Niles for over a year now, and prolonged delays could jeopardize their marriage. Fans have voiced that a couple like Matilda and Niles shouldn’t have to end their relationship due to financial issues.
Moreover, Niles faced criticism during the tell-all for his altercation with Adnan, and accusations were made against him, including claims that he was faking his autism. Although it’s unlikely for Niles to struggle in raising the necessary $8,000 due to the support of viewers, this GoFundMe initiative could come with reputational risks for him in the franchise, especially if his future with Matilda remains uncertain.
